Question

A salesperson at a furniture store earns a 3% commission on all sales. How much commission does the salesperson earn on a $1400 sale?












A)
$21



B)
$42



C)
$420



D)
$1,420

Answer 1

3% of 1400...

" of " means multiply
turn your percent to a decimal --- 3% = 0.03

so now your problem is :
.03(1400) = 42 bucks <--- his earned commission

Answer 2

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