Margaret worked on a straight 8% commission. Her friend worked on a salary of S800 plus a 10% commission. In a particular month, they both sold $29,100 worth of merchandise. a)How much did Margaret earn this month? b)How much did her friend earn for the same month?

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Margaret worked on a straight 8% commission. Her friend worked on a salary of S800 plus a 10% commission. In a particular month, they both sold $29,100 worth of merchandise. a)How much did Margaret earn this month? b)How much did her friend earn for the same month?
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