SOLUTION: A used car salesman is paid a 5% commission on each car he sells. If he is paid $750 on a sale, calculate the amount the car sold for.

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Question 1175445: A used car salesman is paid a 5% commission on each car he sells. If he is paid $750 on a sale, calculate the amount the car sold for.
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    0.05x = 750  dollars.


    x =  =  = 15000  dollars.     ANSWER.

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