Question

Casual sneaker sales represent 4.5% and athletic shoe sales represent 3.2%

of total store sales. If the total store sales are $900,000, what are the dollar
sales for each department?

Answer 1

Answer: Casual sneaker sales = $40,500 & Athletic shoe sales = $28,800

Explanation:

If the total store sales are $900,000 and you already have the percentages of the casual sneaker sales and athletic shoe sales, then you move the decimal point in each percentage two digits to the left, or simply multiply the percentage by .01, then take that number and multiply it by the total, $900,000

Ex:

4.5%(0.01) = .045

3.2%(0.01) = .032

.045(900,000) = 40,500

.032(900,000) = 28,800