Question

Justin earns 5% commission on his real estate sales. One year, his total commission was $35,750. What were his sales for that year?

Answer 1

$715,000

Explanation:

If Justin earns 5% commission on his real estates sales, and his total commission one year was $35,750 then:

5/100 * X = $35,750

Cross multiply and make X the subject of formular:

X = ($35,750 * 100)/5

X = $715,000