Question

A salesperson earning a 22.5% commission takes home $1,200 as a commission what was the dollar value of the items she sold

Answer 1

The equation is 1200/22.5 so 22.5% of 1200 is 53.33

Answer 2

$1200 / 22.5% = 1200 / 0.225= 5333.33

Proof: How much is 22.5% of $5333.33? --> 5333.33 x 0.225 = 1200

The dollar value of the item is $5333.33.