Question

Chase wants to earn at least $900 this month in commission. What is the minimum amount he needs to sell in order to earn $900 if he earns a 3.3% commission on everything he sells? Round to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

Answer: $27,273

Step-by-step explanation: 900a=3.3100 Write the proportion. Let a represent the amount he needs to sell.

900a=3.3100 Because 3.3×272.72=900 , multiply 100 by 272.72 to find a.

90027.271=3.3100 100 × 272.72 ≈ 27,273, so a = 27,273.

Chase needs to sell $27,273 to earn $900 in commission.