Here’s the solution to each problem on the “Commission” worksheet, with clear explanations:
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1. Mitzy sold a diamond ring. The sale price is $5,000. The commission is 1%. How much commission will she get?
✔ Solution:
To find the commission, multiply the sale price by the commission rate (as a decimal).
> Commission = Sale Price × Commission Rate
> Commission = $5,000 × 1%
> Commission = $5,000 × 0.01
>
Commission = $50
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Answer: $50
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2. Jordan sold a camera. The sale price is $200. The commission is 5%. How much commission will he get?
✔ Solution:
Again, multiply the sale price by the commission rate.
> Commission = $200 × 5%
> Commission = $200 × 0.05
>
Commission = $10
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Answer: $10
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3. Andrea sells women’s clothing. Today she sold a total of $400. The commission is 7%. How much commission will she get?
✔ Solution:
Same method — multiply total sales by commission percentage.
> Commission = $400 × 7%
> Commission = $400 × 0.07
>
Commission = $28
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Answer: $28
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Challenge: Ashley sells women’s lipstick. She gets $15 per hour. She worked 5 hours and sold $50 in lipstick. The commission is 3%. How much money did she make today?
✔ Solution:
Ashley earns
two types of income: hourly wage + commission.
Step 1: Calculate hourly pay
> Hourly Pay = $15/hour × 5 hours =
$75
Step 2: Calculate commission
> Commission = $50 × 3% = $50 × 0.03 =
$1.50
Step 3: Add both amounts
> Total Earnings = Hourly Pay + Commission
> Total Earnings = $75 + $1.50 =
$76.50
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Answer: $76.50
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Summary of Answers:
1.
$50
2.
$10
3.
$28
Challenge: $76.50
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of commission worksheet.
