6% commission on $8450

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the statement:

6% commission on $8450

Solution:

In order to determine the commission, we simply need to take 6% of 8450. This can be done by multiplying the decimal value of 6% to 8450. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.

= 6/100

= 0.06

= ($8450)(0.06)

= $507

Final answer:

The commission is $507.