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Sara’s weekly paycheck $8,750 including base salary $1,500. Sales for the week totaled $75,000. What is the rate of commission to the nearest whole number?

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The nearest whole number is 9%
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9% $75,000 x 9%= $6750 + 1500 base salary is $8250. 10% would be too much, so the rate of commission to the nearest whole number is 9%
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