Question

Mrs. Montgomery earns a 6.5% commission on her total sales. Last month, she had sales of $55,780.

How much commission did Mrs. Montgomery earn last month?What was her total pay for the month?

Answer 1

Commission: $3625.70

Total (sales + commission): $59405.70

Explanation:

6.5% of 55780 = 0.065 × 55780 = 3625.7

55780 increase 6.5% =

55780 × (1 + 6.5%) = 55780 × (1 + 0.065) = 59405.7