Question

Lindsey earns 5% commission off all sales in the clothing boutique she works at. If a customer bought $124.50 in merchandise, how much commission did she earn? (HOW DID YOU GET YOUR ANSWER PLEASE SHOW YOUR WORK!!)

A. 12.5
B. 29
C. 6.23
D. 2 2/3
E. 1/2
F. 22
G. 5.21

Answer 1

Choice C: 6.23

Explanation:

`(5)/(100)` =
`(x)/(124.50)` -----> cross multiply

5(124.50) = 100x

622.5 = 100x

`(622.5)/(100) = (100x)/(100)`

6.225 = x

6.225 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 6.23

She earned 6.23 commission.