2.6 - Commission and Fees

Nathan sells jewelry and earns a 9.75% commission on every piece he sells. How much commission would he earn on a bracelet that sold for $220?

Answer explanation

Commission

220(0.0975) = commission

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Quentin wants to earn at least $945 this month in commission. What is the minimum amount he needs to sell if he earns a 5.25% commission? 

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Tickets for a concert are sold by online ticket resellers. One company charges a fee of 4% of the price of the ticket. Another company charges a flat fee of $2.50. The ticket you want to buy costs $60.50. If you buy the ticket online, what is the lesser fee?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Mrs. Hollern works in a jewelry store and earns an 8.5% commission on every piece of jewelry she sells. How much commission would she earn for selling a necklace that costs $4,600?

Answer explanation

See example 1 in book

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Booker’s father sells computer software and earns a 4.25% commission on every software package he sells. How much commission would he earn on a software package that sold for $15,725? Round to the nearest cent.

Answer explanation

See example 1 in book

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Chase wants to earn at least $900 this month in commission. What is the minimum amount he needs to sell in order to earn $900 if he earns a 3.3% commission on everything he sells? Round to the nearest dollar.

Answer explanation

See example 2 in book

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Sophia needs to earn at least $1,800 each month to cover her living expenses. What is the minimum amount she needs to sell in order to earn at least $1,800 if she earns a 10.75% commission on everything she sells? Round to the nearest dollar.

Answer explanation

See example 2 in book.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mrs. Jackson needs to earn $3,000 a month. How much does she need to sell if she earns 15% commission on everything she sells?

Answer explanation

See Example 2 in Book

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Raymond purchases concert tickets online for $43.50. There is a 3% processing fee. What is the total cost of the tickets? Round to the nearest cent.

Answer explanation

See Example 3 in book

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

The table shows the shipping fee options for two online marketplaces.

If you sell a smart phone online for $115, how much will you pay if you use the online market with the lesser fee?

Answer explanation

See example 3 in book

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B