Final answer:
To calculate Kamal's commission, multiply the cost of the rug by his commission rate of 14%. The commission he earned is $20.16.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the commission Kamal earned, we need to multiply the cost of the rug by his commission rate.
First, we need to convert Kamal's commission rate from a percentage to a decimal.
In this case, 14% is equal to 0.14.
Next, we multiply the cost of the rug ($144) by Kamal's commission rate (0.14).
The commission Kamal earned is $144 x 0.14 = $20.16.