Question

A salesperson earns a commission of $510 for selling $3000 in merchandise find the commission rate

Answer 1

→ 17%

Explanation:

Step 1) : Based on the given conditions, formulate

`\large\bf \longrightarrow (510)/(3000)`

Step 2) : Calculate

`\bf \longrightarrow\frac{51 \cancel{0}}{{300 \cancel{0}} } \: = (51 / 3)/(300 / 3) = (17)/(100)`

Step 3) : Convert to percentage

`\bf\longrightarrow{(17)/(100) = 0.17}`

Hence, the commission rate is 17%.