Question

how would i set up an equation for this question?If a salesman earned a 6% commission on sales, and in one week he earned $300 in commissions, how much merchandise did he sell that week?

Answer 1

m for merchandise
300=.06m

Answer 2

i think.... im not sure

Answer 3

\[0.06x=300\]

Answer 4

x is the variable

Answer 5

i dont get it

Answer 6

.06 is decimal form for 6%
.06x = 300
It is asking what 6% of x = 300
so now, to find x you just divide by .06
Does that help ?

Answer 7

ty

Answer 8

what answer did you get ?

Answer 9

300/.06 = ?

Answer 10

18

Answer 11

try again...

Answer 12

300/.06 = ?

Answer 13

times

Answer 14

divide

Answer 15

5000

Answer 16

let me explain....on commission, you don't get paid a salary,you get paid by what you sell. In this problem, he makes 6% of what he sells. He made 300. So 6% of what equals 300.
..06x = 300
x = 300/.06
x = 5000.....you got it

Answer 17

ty

Answer 18

yw :)