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

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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much!