I earn 8% commission on sales how much do I have to sell to make $45.20 in commission?

Question

I earn 8% commission on sales how much do I have to sell to make $45.20 in commission?

Answer 1

.08x = $45.20

x = 45.20/.08

x = $565

 

8% of $565 = $45.20

Answer 2

In this problem, the salesperson receives an 8% commission on sales.  That means that the salesperson receives 8% of everything sold.

 

Now, the commission desired is $42.50.  The equation we'd use here is:

 

commission desired = percent commission * sales; or

 

$42.50 = 8% * sales

 

So,

 

42.50 = .08 * s

 

Divide both sides by .08.

 

42.50/.08 = .08s/.08

 

531.25 = s (the salesperson must sell $531.25 worth of goods to receive a $42.50 commission)