document.write( "Question 534078: If you sell 34, 750-pound steers at a sale barn for $72.00/cwt, how much commission would be charged if the rate is 3%? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #351310 by bucky(2189) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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At $72.00/cwt, an average 750 lb steer would bring:
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28750%2F100%29+%2A+72.00+=+540.00\"$
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\n" ); document.write( "And at an average of $540 per steer for 34 steers the total realized will be:
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"540.00+%2A+34+=+18360.00\"$
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\n" ); document.write( "So the total revenue from this sale for the 34 steers is $18,360 and the commission is 3% of that amount:
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"18360.00%2A0.03+=+550.80\"$
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\n" ); document.write( "That $550.80 is the commission to the broker/auction for making the sale.
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\n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps you to understand the problem.
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