A percentage is a number out of 100. So, 17.5% is really 17.5/100, or 0.175.
To find 17.5% of 1500, you multiply 1500 by 0.175
1500 x 0.175 = 262.5.
The commission is $262.50.
Answer:
Bottom part = 10 * 12 = 120 square centimeters
Top part 8 * 6 = 48 square centimeters
Total Area = 168 square centimeters
Step-by-step explanation:
Here a photo of the answer. The first thing you have to do is split the figure into separate shapes. Find the area of the shapes, then add them all together.