Norman makes $15 commission for selling $200 in merchandise. He makes $37.50 commission for selling $500 in merchandise. Assuming that the variables are directly related and Norman wants to make $150 in commission, what is the total value of merchandise he needs to sell?

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Clark Blevins

5 March, 14:19

Norman makes $15 commission for selling $200 in merchandise. He makes $37.50 commission for selling $500 in merchandise. Assuming that the variables are directly related and Norman wants to make $150 in commission, what is the total value of merchandise he needs to sell?

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Natalee Prince · Answer 1

15c = 200m (15 / 200 = 0.075)

37.5c = 500m (37.5 / 500 = 0.075)

150c = ?

150 / 0.075 = 2000

150c = 2000m

Norman would need to sell $2000 in merchandise to make $150 in commission.