SOLUTION: Maria earns extra money earning commission at the clothing store where she works. She earns 15% of everything she sells. She would like to earn $50 extra this month through commi

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Question 1181136: Maria earns extra money earning commission at the clothing store where she works. She earns 15% of everything she sells. She would like to earn $50 extra this month through commission. If she sells $300 of clothing, will she earn the $50 in commission that she would like to? Why or why not?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
15% on 300 sales = 15/100 * 300 =45
She will fall short by $5