Question

Which equation represents the total commission (c) a sales associate receives if he sells 15 laptop computers (l)? What is the total commission if the commission for selling each computer is $39.95?

A. c = 15l; $2.66
B. l = 15c; $599.25
C. c = 15l; $599.25
D. l = 15c; $2.66

Answer 1

C. Because 15l is 15•$39.95. The math would work out to be $599.25 and the commission is the total. So it would be written as c=15l