Assignment

Wilson Green sells home security systems. He earns an 11 percent commission on every system he sells. Wilson’s sales for this month totaled $4265. What is Wilson’s commission?

• $469.15

• $46,915

• $4,691.50

• $387.72

Derek sells appliances. He is paid a 6.5 percent commission on every appliance he sells. Derek sold $9,732.00 worth of appliances this week. What is Derek’s commission?

• $632.58

• $63.258

• $6,325.80

• $143.38

Randy gets fixed salary of $2000 per month and a commission of 2% on sales. If his total sales are $30,000 for the month, find his total salary for the month.

• $2,600

• $2,000

• $32,000

• $2,040

Jay makes $9 an hour plus a 12.5% commission selling jewelry. How much does she earn on an 8 hour shift in which she sells $380 worth of jewelry?

• $119.50

• $389

• $380

• $47.50

Pierre, an art dealer, earns 25% commission of the dollar value of the art pieces that he sells at the Bizzell Gallery. Pierre earns $10,800 this month. What is the total dollar value of the art that he sells?

• $43,200

• $2,700

• $270,000

• $10,800

*A little more challenging*

A salesperson made $890.50 selling $6850 worth of electronic equipment. Find the commission rate.

• 13%

• 75%

• 8.905%

• 6.850%

A $900 laptop is discounted by 5%. What is the sale price of the laptop?

• $45

• $855

• $904.50

• $945

A 5% discount is applied to a mobile phone bill, which was $64.50. How much is the bill now?

• $62.80

• $60.82

• $59.50

• $61.28

The price of Fruit Tingles is now $1.50, they used to cost $1.25. What is the percentage price rise?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

A dinner set costing $250 is marked down (discounted) to $85. How much is the percentage discount? (2 decimal places)

• $165

• $85

• 63.46%

• 63.47%