Lori was paid a 15 percent commission for the home audio system that she sold. The electronics store had marked up the price of the system by 60 percent over the wholesale price of $264. How much did Lori earn for the sale of the home audio system?
$15.84
$23.76
$39.60
$63.36

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The wholesale price is 264

The store marks this up by 60% so calculate 264 + (60% of 264), or as a decimal, 264 + 0.60*264

Off this total, she earns a 15% commission, so calculate 15% of the previous total