Question

Iris is a saleswoman whose base pay plus commissions amounted to $69,464 last year. If her base pay was $39,710 and she made $78,300 in sales last year, what was her rate of commission? A. 51%
B. 38%
C. 57%
D. 89%

Answer 1

Iris is a saleswoman whose base pay plus commissions amounted to $69,464 last year. If her base pay was $39,710 and she made $78,300 in sales last year, 
what was her rate of commission? 
Commissions were $29,590 against sales of $78,300 
Her rate of commission was 37.79%