Question

a salesman earns a 3% commission on the sale of each car. What is the commission earned on a car that sells for $18,900?

Answer 1

3% = 0.03

Multiple that car price by 3%:

(18,900) x (0.03) = 567

The salesman earns a $567 commission on a car that sells for $18,900.

Answer 2

Essentially, all we have to do is multiply the total price of the car by 0.03 (3%)

18900 * 0.03 = 567

The salesman makes $567 on the car.