Let x be Mark's dollars... x + 5 = Austin's dollars....Brainliest?....
Answer:
k = - 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract 9 from both sides to get the constants on one side and the variables on the other
9 - 2k = 25
- 2k = 25 - 9
Simplify
- 2k = 16
Divide by -2 on both sides to isolate the variable, then simplify once more.
- 2k/ -2 = 16/ -2
k = 16/ -2
k = -8
To find the rate of commission, divide the amount of commission by his total sales:
2704.94 / 38642.00 = 0.07 = 7%
The answer is D. 7%