SOLUTION: Billy makes a 6% commission on all his sales. Last week he sold $8.200 worth of merchandise. How much money did he earn in commission? Please answer this for me. I need help.

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Question 1084252: Billy makes a 6% commission on all his sales. Last week he sold $8.200 worth of merchandise. How much money did he earn in commission? Please answer this for me. I need help.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Commission is a percent of the sales made.
He made $8,200 worth of sales.
His commission is:
+.06%2A8200+=+492+
$492