Question

At a furniture store, the employees earn a 2.5% commission on every sale they make.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the money made in sales. Let y be the money made in commissions.

First, convert 2.5% to a decimal.

2.5% = 0.025

Equation:

0.025x = y

Robert:

0.025(8850) = y

y = $221.25

Francisca:

0.025x = 279

x = 279/0.025

x = $11,160