Example 6.27 from Prealgebra, 6.3 Solve Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount Applications

Solve Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount Applications: example 6.27

Helene is a realtor. She receives $3%$ commission when she sells a house. How much commission will she receive for selling a house that costs $$260,000 ?$

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Bob is a travel agent. He receives $7%$ commission when he books a cruise for a customer. How much commission will he receive for booking a $$3,900$ cruise?

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Identify what you are asked to find.	What is the commission?
Choose a variable to represent it.	Let $c =$ the commission.
Write a sentence that gives the information to find it.	The commission is 3% of the price.
Translate into an equation.
Simplify.
Change to percent form.
Check. Is this answer reasonable?
Yes. 1% of $260,000 is $2,600, and $7,800 is three times $2,600.
Write a complete sentence that answers the question.	Helene will receive a commission of $7,800.

Identify what you are asked to find.	What is the commission?
Choose a variable to represent it.	Let $c =$ the commission.
Write a sentence that gives the information to find it.	The commission is 3% of the price.
Translate into an equation.
Simplify.
Change to percent form.
Check. Is this answer reasonable?
Yes. 1% of $260,000 is $2,600, and $7,800 is three times $2,600.
Write a complete sentence that answers the question.	Helene will receive a commission of $7,800.

Solve Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount Applications: example 6.27

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Solve Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount Applications: example 6.27

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