232k views
5 votes
Tyler’s brother works in a shoe store.

Tyler’s brother earns a commission. He makes 4.5% of the amount he sells. Last week, he sold $500 worth of shoes. How much was his commission? $



The store bought a pair of shoes for $20, and sold it for $55. What percentage was the markup?
%



Tyler’s brother earns $16 per hour. The store offers him a raise—a 3% increase per hour. After the raise, how much will Tyler’s brother make per hour? $
Include the original amount and the raise when calculating your answer for this question.


answer as fast as you can cause i am in class!!!!!

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

4.5%/100 = 0.045

$500*0.045 = $22.5

A: Tyler makes $22.5 in commision

($55-$20)/$20*100 = 175% markup

100%+3%= 103%

$16*103% = $16.48

A: he would be making $16.48/hr

User Dfichter
by
4.1k points