Question

Mary earns $28,000 a year. One week she grossed $658.00. She told $1673.19 worth of merchandise. What is the rate of her commission?

Answer 1

7.14%

Explanation:

The yearly earning of Mary = $28000

Per week earning = 28000 / 52 = $538.46

Subtract 538.46 from weekly gross amount.

= 658 - 538.46

= 119.54

Now find the percentage:

= 119.54 / 1673.19

= 0.0714

= or 7.14%