ella was paid an 11 percent commission on the pair of shoes that she sold. the department store had paid $25 wholesale for the shoes and had marked up the price by 40 percent to the selling price. how much did ella earn for the sale?

$2.75
$3.85
$10.00
$12.75

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ella was paid an 11 percent commission on the pair of shoes that she sold. the department store had paid $25 wholesale for the shoes and had marked up the price by 40 percent to the selling price. how much did ella earn for the sale?

$2.75
$3.85
$10.00
$12.75

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(A) $2.75

(B) $3.85

(C) $10.00

(D) $12.75

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Calculate the retail markup price

Calculate the commission earned

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