Question

A salesperson made a $128 commission selling merchandise. His commission rate was 5%. What is the dollar amount of his sales. Show Work

a. $2,225 c. $2,750
b. $2,560 d. $3,110

Answer 1

it is 2,560 u have to divide
128/5 % = 2,560

Answer 2

Answer: Option 'b' is correct.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Amount of commission = $128

Rate of commission = 5%

Let the amount of his sales be 'x'.

According to question, we get that

`(5)/(100)* x=128\\\\0.05x=128\\\\x=(128)/(0.05)\\\\x=\$2560`

Hence, Option 'b' is correct.