SOLUTION: edward is a salesman. his annual base salary is $30,000. he receives 2.5% commission on each sale, if he wanted to make $55,000 how much would he have to reach in sales?

Question 97868: edward is a salesman. his annual base salary is $30,000. he receives 2.5% commission on each sale, if he wanted to make $55,000 how much would he have to reach in sales?
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Ddward is a salesman. his annual base salary is $30,000. he receives 2.5% commission on each sale, if he wanted to make $55,000 how much would he have to reach in sales?
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Let x = his total sales for the year:
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Salary + commission = $55,000
30000 + .025x = 55000
.025x = 55000 - 30000
.025x = 25000
x = 25000/.025
x = $1,000,000 in sales required to have $55000
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Check solution:
30000 + .025(1000000) = 55000
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