A shoe salesman working on commission must decide whether to work hard or shirk. Working hard would increase the probability of a sale from 20% to 70% but would cost him $5 . If the average price of shoes is $100, what is the minimum commission rate would induce him to work hard?

a. 4%
b. 6%
c. 8%
d. 10%


d

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