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Hi ok im having trouble figuring out how to do this world problem:
If the commission rate is 6%, find the commission earned by an appliance salesperson who sells a washing machine for $369.97 and a dryer for $299.97.
How do you find the commission earned?

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Hello Lynn,

Since the commission is a percentage, all you need to do is find
6% of the total sales, which is $369.97 + $299.97 = $669.94

So, the commission is 6% of $669.94 = 0.06 X $669.94 = $40.1964

Rounding to the nearest cent, we get $40.20

OK?

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