Question

Which of the following expressions represents the total earnings of a commissioned employee earning 9.5% commission with sales of $8,540?
a.
(0.0095)(8,540)
b.
(0.095)(8,540)
c.
(0.95)(8,540)
d.
(9.5)(8,540)

Answer 1

b.

Convert 9.5% to a decimal: 9.5% = 0.095. Then earnings = 0.095 × 8,540 = $811.30.