Question

When is shopping for a couch with her dad and here's him ask to salesperson how much is your commission the salesperson says that her commission is 5 1/2 percent of the selling price.

A. how much commission will the salesperson on earn by selling a couch for for 495?

B. How much money will the story get from the sale of the couch?

Answer 1

27.23 commission and i need help

Answer 2

A. $27.23 commission

B. Store takes in $467.78 of the $495 selling price; the rest (the commission) goes to the salesperson.

Explanation:

Selling a $495 couch will earn the salesperson a 5 1/2% commission, which is calculated as follows: (0.055)($495) = $27.23.

The store takes in $495 less the $27.23 commission: $467.78