You earn 5% on everything you sale. If you sale $45,000 worth

of goods during the week, how much will you make in

commission?

To find out how much you'll make in commission, we need to calculate 5% of $45,000.

\[
\text{Commission} = 0.05 \times 45,000 = 2,250
\]

So, you will make **$2,250** in commission.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How much commission would you make if you sold $60,000 worth of goods?
2. What would your commission be if the rate increased to 8%?
3. How much would you need to sell to earn $3,000 in commission?
4. If you earned $1,500 in commission, what was your total sales amount?
5. What is the formula for calculating commission at different rates?

**Tip:** Always convert percentages into decimals before performing calculations. For example, 5% becomes 0.05.

You earn 5% on everything you sell. If you sell $45,000 worth of goods during the week, how much will you make in commission?

Learn how to calculate a 5% commission on sales worth $45,000 with a detailed step-by-step solution. This problem involves basic percentage calculations, making it suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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