​A home furnishings salesperson works on a commission-only basis. He earns an 11% commission on all sales that are final, i.e., merchandise is not returned. Last month sales were $48,500, but $7,400 worth of furnishings were returned. What was the salesperson's commission for last month?

Commission-Only

Describes a compensation structure where an employee or agent is paid solely based on the commission from the sales they generate.

Commission

A service charge assessed by a broker or agent for facilitating a transaction, typically a percentage of the transaction's total value.

Merchandise

Goods or items that are available for purchase in retail, including a wide range of products from clothing to electronics.