SOLUTION: George Stoia earns $2000 per month plus 5% commission on the amount of sales. George's goal is to earn a minimum of $3600 per month. What amount of sales will enable George to

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George Stoia earns $2000 per month plus 5% commission on the amount of sales. George's goal is to earn a minimum of $3600 per month. What amount of sales will enable George to earn $3600 or more per month?

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2,000+.05X>=3,600
.05X>=3,600-2,000
.05X>=1,600
X=>1,600/.05
X>=$32,000 ANS. FOR THE AMOUNT OF SALES NEEDED.
PROOF:
2,000+.05*32,000>=3,600
2,000+1,600>=3,600
3,600>=3,600

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