Percents to decimals
25%
0.25
What is net pay?
Gross pay- deductions
Sally sold a diamond ring. The sale price is $6,000. The commission is 2%. How much commission will she get?
$120
Danielle sells beauty supplies and earns a base salary of $450 per week plus a 8% commission on sales. During one particular week, she sells $700 worth of beauty supplies.
$506
99%
0.99
Because you must pay taxes and other deductions
Mark sells shoes. His total sales were $12,000. The commission is 5%. How much commission will she get?
$600
Barb sells pencils and earns a base salary of $150 per week plus a 5% commission on sales. During one particular week, she sells $200 worth of supplies.
$160
5%
0.05
What are some examples of deductions
A real estate agent earned a commission of $6875 for selling a house. If his rate is 2.5%, find the selling price of the house.
$171.88
Kevin works as a salesperson at a store that specializes in custom made computers. He earns a base pay of $325 per week and a 6% commission on his sales. What did he earn if he sold $2,300 in sales.
$463
100%
1
Mary earns a gross pay of $650. She has to pay $50 for federal tax, $9 for state tax, $14 for insurance, $11 for dues, and $3 for social security. What is her take home pay for one week?
$572
1) John is selling necklaces and makes a 10.2% commission on all sales. What would his commission be on the sale of a $3250 necklaces?
$331.50
Kevin works as a salesperson at a store that specializes in custom made computers. He earns a $10 per hour and works 40 hours per week and a 12% commission on his sales. If Kevin sold a total of $1125 last week, how much was his weekly pay?
$535
.5%
0.005
Mary earns $15 an hour. She works 40 hours per week. She has to pay $45 for federal tax, $11 for state tax, $20 for insurance, $10 for dues, and $6 for social security. What is her take home pay for one week?
$508
A salesperson made $890.50 selling $6850 worth of electronic equipment. Find the commission rate.
13%
Lauren works as a salesperson. She earns a $15 per hour and works 38 hours per week and a 12% commission on his sales. If Lauren sold a total of $105,980 last week, how much was her weekly pay?
$13287.60