A salesperson earns a commission of $300 for selling  $2500 in merchandise. Find the commission rate. Write your answer as a percentage

Given:

- Commission earned = $300
- Total sales = $2500

To find the commission rate, use the formula:

\[
\text{Commission Rate} = \left(\frac{\text{Commission Earned}}{\text{Total Sales}}\right) \times 100
\]

Substituting the given values:

\[
\text{Commission Rate} = \left(\frac{300}{2500}\right) \times 100
\]

\[
\text{Commission Rate} = 0.12 \times 100 = 12\%
\]

So, the commission rate is **12%**.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. What would be the commission if the salesperson sold $4000 worth of merchandise at the same rate?
2. How would the commission rate change if the commission earned was $400 instead of $300 for $2500 in sales?
3. How can you calculate the total sales if you know the commission earned and the commission rate?
4. What is the commission earned for $1500 in sales if the commission rate is 12%?
5. How does the commission rate compare if two salespeople earn different commissions for the same amount of sales?

**Tip:** Remember that commission rates can vary depending on the sales strategy and the company's policies. Understanding how to calculate these rates can help you better understand earnings potential in sales roles.

Learn how to calculate the commission rate when a salesperson earns $300 from selling $2500 worth of merchandise. Detailed step-by-step solution included. Suitable for Grades 7-9.

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