A saleswoman earns 30 percent commission on all the merchandise that she sells. Last month she sold $400 worth of merchandise. How much commission (in dollars) did she earn last month?

To calculate the commission earned by the saleswoman, we use the formula:

\[
\text{Commission} = \text{Sales} \times \text{Commission Rate}
\]

Here, the sales amount is $400 and the commission rate is 30%, or 0.30 in decimal form.

\[
\text{Commission} = 400 \times 0.30
\]

\[
\text{Commission} = 120
\]

The saleswoman earned $120 in commission last month.

Would you like more details or have any other questions? Here are some related questions:

1. If she sold $500 worth of merchandise this month, how much commission would she earn?
2. What would her total earnings be if she also received a fixed salary of $100 per month?
3. If her commission rate increased to 35%, how much would she earn on $400 in sales?
4. How much merchandise would she need to sell to earn $200 in commission?
5. If she had a monthly sales target of $800, how much commission would she earn if she met the target?

**Tip:** When converting percentages to decimals, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 30% becomes 0.30.

Learn how to calculate the commission a saleswoman earned by selling $400 worth of merchandise at a 30% commission rate. This problem covers basic percentage calculations and multiplication, ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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