A sales representative receives a commission of $445.50 on a week when sales were $8,100. Find the rate of commission.

To find the rate of commission, we can use the formula:

\[
\text{Commission Rate} = \frac{\text{Commission}}{\text{Sales}} \times 100
\]

Plugging in the values:

\[
\text{Commission Rate} = \frac{445.50}{8100} \times 100
\]

Now, calculating the commission rate:

\[
\text{Commission Rate} = \frac{445.50}{8100} \times 100 = 5.5\%
\]

Thus, the commission rate is **5.5%**.

Would you like more details on this calculation or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:
1. What is the commission if the sales were $10,000 at the same rate?
2. How much in sales would be needed for a $1,000 commission at 5.5%?
3. How do we calculate the commission for different rates?
4. If the sales increase by 20%, what would be the new commission?
5. What is the effect of increasing the commission rate to 7%?

**Tip**: The commission rate is usually a percentage of total sales, and it helps in tracking earnings for sales-based jobs.

Discover how to calculate the commission rate when a sales representative earns $445.50 on sales of $8,100. This problem covers percentage and proportion calculations, making it ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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