Question

A salesperson made a $128 commission selling merchandise. His commission rate was 5%. What is the dollar amount of his sales. Show Work
a. $2,225 c. $2,750
b. $2,560 d. $3,110

Answer 1

It is 2,560 u have to divide 
128/5 % = 2,560

Answer 2

Answer: Option 'b' is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

Amount of commission = $128

Rate of commission = 5%

Let the amount of his sales be 'x'.

According to question, we get that

$\dfrac{5}{100}\times x=128\\\\0.05x=128\\\\x=\dfrac{128}{0.05}\\\\x=\ 2560$

Hence, Option 'b' is correct.