Problema Solution

A stockbroker is paid 45% of the commission her firm charges her clients. If she personally receives $134.55 on an $11,500 transaction, what is the firm's commission rate?

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134.55/0.45 = 299


the firm was paid $299 on an $11,500 transaction

299 / 11500 = 0.026


the firm's commission rate is 2.6%