Question

Westbury Jeep paid $10,000 for a boat at auction. At the dealership, a salesperson sold the boat for

30% more than the auction price and the dealership price. The salesperson received a commission of
25% of the difference between the auction price and the dealership price. What was the salesperson
commission?
A. $750
B. $1,750
C. $3,250
D. $5,500
Please show work

Answer 1

$750/A

Explanation:

The difference between the auction price and dealership price is:

0.30*10000 = $3,000

25% of $3,000 is 0.25*3,000 = $750

The salesperson's commission was $750.

Answer 2

C.

Explanation: