Question

Simon earns 14% commission as a salesperson. He sold a crystal sculpture that cost $371. How much commission did Simon earn?

Round your answer to the nearest dollar: $

Answer 1

To calculate Simon's commission from the sale of the crystal sculpture, we use the formula:

\[
\text{Commission} = \text{Sale Price} \times \text{Commission Rate}
\]

Here, the sale price of the sculpture is $371 and the commission rate is 14%, or 0.14 when expressed in decimal form.

Now, we can calculate the commission:

\[
\text{Commission} = 371 \times 0.14
\]

Calculating that:

\[
\text{Commission} = 371 \times 0.14 = 51.94
\]

Rounding to the nearest dollar, Simon earns:

\[
\text{Commission} \approx 52
\]

Thus, Simon earned **$52** in commission.