A dealer paid $10,000 for a boat at an auction. At the dealership, a salesperson sold the boat for 30% more than the auction pri
ce. The salesperson received a commission of 25% of the difference between the auction price and the dealership price. What was the salesperson's commission? A) $750
B) $1,750
C) $3,250
D) $5,500
Given situation: => A deadler paid $10 000 for a boat at an auction. => At the dealership, a sales person sold the boat for 30% more than the auction price => 10 000 dollars + 30% => Then the salesperson received a commission of 25% of the difference between the auction price and the dealership price => 10 000 + 25% Let’s find the solution => 10 000 x .30 = 3000 => 10 000 + 3 000 = 13 000, he sell it for this price => then he received a commission => 13 000 – 3 000 = 10 000 => 10 000 x .25 => 2500 , his commission