Sarosh receives 8% commission on the final price of clothing he sells. A customer bought a $45 coat that was marked 20% off and a $95 suit that was marked 30% off. What would sarosh commission be on that customers purchase
Sarosh receives 8% commission on the final price of clothing he sells. A customer bought a $45 coat that was marked 20% off => 45 dollars * .20 = 9 dollars off. => 45 - 9 = 36 dollars is the new price $95 suit that was marked 30% off. => 95 dollars * .30 = 28.5 dollars off => 95 dollars - 28.5 = 66.5 dollars Total = 66.5 + 36 dollars = 102.5 dollars is the total amount => 102.5 * 0.08 = 8.2 dollars is her commission.