Question

Eddie sells furniture and earns 12% commission. This week he sold a couch for $1234, a bedroom suite for $1789, and a chair for $563. (4 pts.)

Answer 1

Complete question :

Eddie sells furniture and earns 12% commission. This week he sold a couch for $1234, a bedroom suite for $1789, and a chair for $563. Calculate Eddie's commission.

Answer:

$717.20

Explanation:

Given that :

Percentage commission earned on sale = 12%

Cost of items sold this week:

Couch = $1234

Bedroom suite = $1789

Chair = $563

Total cost of items :

($1234 + $1789 + $563) = $3586

Commission of 20% on sales :

20% of $3586

0.2 * $3586

= $717.20