Question

Rueben sells electronics. he earns a 5% commission on each sale he makes. if ruben wants to make $100 in commission, what is the dollar amount of electronics he must sell?

a.$105b.$200c.$2,000d.$2,105

Answer 1

x * 5% = $100

x * .05 = $100

x * .05/.05 = $100/.05

x = $2000

Check
$2000 * 5% = $100
$100 = $100