Rob Polanski is a tractor salesman. Last week his total sales amounted to $38,642.00, and he received $2,704.94 in commission. What is his rate of commission?

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Taniya Owens

9 December, 06:57

Rob Polanski is a tractor salesman. Last week his total sales amounted to $38,642.00, and he received $2,704.94 in commission. What is his rate of commission?

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Elliot Glenn · Answer 1

We have to calculate the rate of commission of the total sales amount. We know that the total sales amount is $38,642.00 and it represents 100%. A salesman received $2,704.94 in commission and it represents x%. The proportion is: 38,624.00 : 2,704.94 = 100 : x; 38,624.00 x = 270,794; x = 270,794 : 38,624; x = 7%. Answer: His rate of commission is. 07 or 7%.