Question

An furniture salesperson sells a couch for $1,560. She receives a 2.75% commission on the sale of the couch.

How much did she earn on the sale?

Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

This is straightforward multiplication.

Convert percent to decimal (move decimal to RIGHT 2 places)
---> 2.75% = 0.0275

Multiply
1560 * .0275 = 42.90

Answer 2

Answer: Amount she earn on the sale is $42.9.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

A furniture salesperson sells a couch for $1560.

Percentage of commission she receive on the sale of the couch = 2.75%

So, Amount she earn on the sale is given by

`2.75\%\ of\ 1560\\\\=(2.75)/(100)* 1560\\\\=0.0275* 1560\\\\=\$42.9`

Hence, amount she earn on the sale is $42.9.