Question

your sales associates want to know how much commission they will receive given that the commission is 25% of all sales. what number will each associate multiply the total sales by to find the commission earned?
a. 0.025
b. 0.25
c. 2.5
d. 4
e. 25

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to decimal

To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100. So, 25% = $\frac{25}{100}=0.25$. Each associate should multiply the total sales by 0.25 to find the commission earned.

Answer:

B. 0.25