1. Applications of Percent
COURSE 2 LESSON 6-7
Applications of Percent
Find the commission on a $450 sale when the commission rate is 7%.
0.07 • 450 Change 7% to 0.07.
Simplify.
The commission is $31.50 for a $450 sale.
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2. Applications of Percent
COURSE 2 LESSON 6-7
Applications of Percent
Find the total earnings for a salesperson with a salary of $550 plus a 4% commission on sales of $1,485.
Words total earnings = salary + commission
Equation
t = • 1,485
Let t = total earnings.
t = • 1,485 Write the equation.
  = Multiply.
  = Simplify.
The salesperson earns $
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3. Applications of Percent
COURSE 2 LESSON 6-7
Applications of Percent
1. Find the payment for a $75 purchase with a sales tax rate of 5%.
2. Find a 15% tip for a $27.60 bill.
3. Find the commission on $3,580 in sales when commission is paid at 6%.
$78.75
$4.14
$214.80
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