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A salesperson receives a 3% commission on sales. The salesperson receives $180 in commission. What is the amount of sales?

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3/100*x= 180
3x=180*100
3x= 18000
x=18000/3
x=6000
$6000(Answer)
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User Goblinhack
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okay so 180 is 3%
so what would 100% be?

(180/3)×100
=$6000
User Anti Veeranna
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