Question

E Percent Equation Practice P5(A)-2135-7-MATH / Percent Equations - Commission & Original Amount 2. Braln sells wholesale computer parts at a commission rate of 4%. What was hls Income last month if his total sales were $82,968.00?

Answer 1

To find the income last month we can use the rule of three.

`\begin{gathered} 82968\rightarrow100 \\ x\rightarrow4 \end{gathered}`

Then

`x=(4\cdot82968)/(100)=(331872)/(100)=3318.72`

Therefore the income was $3318.72.