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Mathematics 10-3 Module 8 Lesson 5

Module 8: Daily Living

 

Explore

 

Try This

 

For this activity you will need access to the Internet. You will be exploring occupations that pay commissions or involve tips. Work with a partner, if possible.

 

Prepare lists of occupations involving commissions or tips. You may wish to refer to the list of website addresses you saved in your course folder in Lesson 4. These websites provide information on careers and may give you some ideas.

 

Remember to add any new website addresses you find to your course folder.

 

TT 1. List as many occupations as you can in each column. Add to these lists when you share your results with your fellow students.

 

Occupations That Earn Commissions

Occupations That Earn Tips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TT 2. Why do you think employers reward their salespeople with commissions?

 

TT 3. What are some advantages to being paid a commission? What are some disadvantages?

 

TT 4. What do you think is a fair tip to give your server in a restaurant? Why?

 

Share

 

Share and discuss your answers to the Try This questions TT1–4. Summarize your discussion by answering the following question “Commission or no commission—how would you rather be paid?” in a short paragraph.

 

Save a copy of this paragraph in your course folder.