SOLUTION: Cindy earns a 15% commission on all sales. On Saturday, she sold $985.40 worth of merchandise.

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Question 48413: Cindy earns a 15% commission on all sales. On Saturday, she sold $985.40 worth of merchandise.
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the formula for percentages:
Part/Whole=%/100
x/985.40 = 15%/100 [Solve for x]
(x)(100) = (985.40)(15%)
100x = 14781
100x/100 = 985.40/100
x = $147.81 was her earned commission.