Question

Jada's sister works in a furniture store.

1. Jada's sister earns $15 per hour. The store offers her a raise - a 9% increase per hour. After the raise, how much will Jada's sister make her hour? (don't forget the $)

2. The store bought a table for $200, and sold it for $350. What percentage was the markup? (don't forget the %)

3. Jada's sister earns a commission. She makes 3.5% of the amount she sells. Last week, she sold $7,000 worth of furtniture. How much was her commission? (don't forget the $)

Answer 1

1) $16.35

2) 75%

3) $245

Explanation:

1) Jada earns = $15 per hour

9% increase = 15 * 9/100 = $1.35

Increased Jada's pay = 15+1.35 = $16.35

2) Markup = selling price - cost= $350 - 200= $150

Markup % =
`(sale price - cost )/(cost)*100` \

=
`(150)/(200)*100` = 75%

3) Jada's sister commission is 3.5% of $7000

=
`(3.5)/(100)* 7000`

= $245