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Class 7 maths · F.18 · Sales tax, tips and discounts

Find the commission rate

Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.

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  1. Priya sells goods worth $154 and earns $15.40 commission. What is the commission rate? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 10

  2. Isla sells goods worth $60 and earns $3.00 commission. What is the commission rate? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 5

  3. Lena sells goods worth $198 and earns $19.80 commission. What is the commission rate? Write the percent only.

    Answer: 10

Tip: Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.

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