Calculating Commission and Percentages

The video tutorial explains how to calculate a salesperson's commission based on a percentage of total sales. It covers converting percentages to decimals, using a calculator for multiplication, and different methods for conversion. The tutorial also demonstrates setting up percent equations and proportions to solve the problem, providing a comprehensive understanding of percentage calculations.

What is the first step in determining the commission from sales?

• Adding the sales amount to the commission rate

• Dividing the sales amount by the commission rate

• Multiplying the sales amount by the commission rate

• Subtracting the sales amount from the commission rate

How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 100

What is the decimal equivalent of 6.9%?

• 0.0069

• 6.9

• 0.69

• 0.069

What is the commission amount for $4,100 in sales at a 6.9% rate?

• $282.90

• $69.00

• $410.00

• $282.00

Which keyword in the percent equation represents the unknown?

• What

• Of

• Equals

• Is

In a percent equation, what does the word 'of' signify?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the denominator in the percent proportion?

• The commission amount

• 100

• The percentage

• The sales amount

In the percent proportion, what does the numerator represent?

• The total sales

• The unknown commission

• The percentage

• The number 100

What operation is used to solve for the unknown in a proportion?

• Division

• Cross-multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the final step to find the commission using the proportion method?

• Add 100

• Divide by 100

• Subtract 100

• Multiply by 100