​A contract merchant specializing in Stationery articles sold a consignment of articles for an office. The sales price was $22,650 with a commission rate of 16% for office articles. For this consignment, there was $650 freight that the merchant had to pay. What were the net proceeds due to the office?

Commission Rate

The percentage or fixed amount of compensation paid to an agent or employee for facilitating or completing a sale or transaction.

Freight

The transportation of goods, cargo, or commodities by land, sea, or air.

Net Proceeds

The amount of money remaining after all deductions, like expenses and taxes, are subtracted from the gross proceeds.