Question

This month Salesperson A made 11% of $67,535 Salasperson be made 8% of $85,740 who made more commission this month how much did salasperson
Make

Answer 1

Salesperson A made more commission

Salesperson A earned $ 7428.85 as commission

Solution:

Given that,

This month Salesperson A made 11% of $67,535

Therefore, commission is earned is given as:

$Salesperson\ A = 11 \% \times 67535\\\\Salesperson\ A = \frac{11}{100} \times 67535\\\\Salesperson\ A = 0.11 \times 67535\\\\Salesperson\ A = 7428.85$

Thus salesperson A earned $ 7428.85 as commission

Sales person B made 8% of $ 85740

Therefore, commission is earned is given as:

$Salesperson\ B = 8 \% \times 85740\\\\Salesperson\ B = \frac{8}{100} \times 85740\\\\Salesperson\ B = 0.08 \times 85740\\\\Salesperson\ B = 6859.2$

Thus sales person B earned $ 6859.2 as commission

On comparing $ 7428.85 and $ 6859.2 we find,

Salesperson A made more commission