Question

Chris works at a jewelry store, and he earns 4% commission on all sales that he makes. If Chris's jewelry sales total $1,370, how much will he earn in commission?

Answer 1

`\boxed {\boxed {\sf \$54.80}}`

Explanation:

Chris earns the commission on the jewelery sales. To calculate what he earned, multiply the commission rate and his sales.

`commission= commission \ rate * sales`

His rate is 4% and his sales are $1,370

`commission= 4\% * \$1370`

Convert the percent to a decimal. Divide by 100 or move the decimal two spots to the left.

• 4/100= 0.04
• 4.0 --> 0.4 --> 0.04

`commission= 0.04* $1370`

`commission = \$ 54.8`

Chris's commission is $54.80