Question

Jada earned a 7% commission on a $500 sale of a boat. How much was her commission?

Answer 1

Answer:

$35

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem you need to know how what and how is percentage work.

Percentage(%) is a unit that equals to 1/100 or one hundredths. So, 7% will be equal to 7*1/100= 7/100. The commission is given based on the price of the boat. If the boat sold at $500 the commission will be:

commission= percentage * boat price

commission= 7/100 * $500

commission= $35