Q. Eduardo earns 15% commission as a salesperson. He sold a wooden bench that cost $68. How much commission did Eduardo earn? $____
Identify Commission Percentage and Cost: Step 1: Identify the percentage of commission Eduardo earns and the cost of the item sold.Eduardo earns a 15% commission. The wooden bench costs ($68).Calculation: Commission = (Commission Rate) × (Cost of Item)
Calculate Commission Earned: Step 2: Calculate the commission Eduardo earns from selling the bench.Calculation: Commission = 15\% of $68 = 0.15×$68 = $10.20
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