Question

Rob Polanski is a tractor salesman. Last week his total sales amounted to $38642.00,and he received $2704.94 in commission. What is his rate of commission? 12 Pulaski

Answer 1

what percent of 38642 is 2704.94

2704.94/38642 = x/100
cross multiply
38642x = 270494
x = 270494/38642
x = 7

check..
.07(38642) = 2704.94
2704.94 = 2704.94 (correct)

Rate of commission is 7%

Answer 2

 7%

38642(x) = 2704.94

2704.94 / 38642.00 = 0.07