Question

Lin is shopping for a couch with her dad, and the salesperson's commission is 5 1/2% of the selling price. How much commission will the salesperson earn by selling a couch for $495

Answer 1

The salesperson will earn a commission of 27.23 by selling a couch for 495.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the commission earned by the salesperson, multiply the selling price of the couch (495) by the commission rate (5 1/2% or 0.055).

Commission = Selling Price x Commission Rate
Commission = 495 x 0.055
Commission = 27.23