**Problem 6:**Roman Zapata sells electrical fixtures for The Lighting Center. He is guaranteed a salary of $560 a month or 11% of his total sales, whichever is greater. What is his gross pay for a month in which his total sales were $8975?*Solution Idea:* - Calculate 11% of $8975.- Compare this amount to $560 to determine the greater value.- Roman's gross pay for that month will be the larger of the two amounts. There is no graph or diagram associated with this problem.

6. Roman Zapata sells electrical fixtures for The Lighting Center. He is guaranteed a salary of $560 a month or 11% of his total sales, whichever is greater. What is his gross pay for a month in which his total sales were $8975?

6. Roman Zapata sells electrical fixtures for The Lighting Center. He is guaranteed a salary of $560 a month or 11% of his total sales, whichever is greater. What is his gross pay for a month in which his total sales were $8975?

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