Bert bought a new car for $16490.If the salesperson received a 2.5% commission,how much did she earn

Question

 Bert bought a new car for $16490.If the salesperson received a 2.5% commission,how much did she earn?

Answer 1

First, convert 2.5% into a decimal (i.e., move the decimal to the left 2 places):

 

2.5% = 0.025

 

Now, multiply 0.025 by $16,490:

 

(0.025)(16,490) = 412.25

 

The salesperson earned $412.25 on the sale.