A DVD player was originally priced at $75. During a sale, a salesperson named Ezra sold the DVD player for 20% off. If he earns a 15% commission on the sale price, how much did Ezra make from the sale?

Answer 1

First find the discount price. Write 20% as the decimal 0.20 before using it in the equation.

discount price = original price − discount

= 75 − 0.20 × 75

= 75 − 15

= 60

The discount price was $60.

Now find the commission. Write 15% as the decimal 0.15 before using it in the equation.

commission = commission percentage × sales

= 0.15 × 60

= 9

The commission was $9.