SOLUTION: Harold earns $17,000 plus 5% commission on sales over $15,000. How much must he make in sales to earn more than $22,000?
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Question 513239: Harold earns $17,000 plus 5% commission on sales over $15,000. How much must he make in sales to earn more than $22,000?
Answer by umail08(87) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = amount in sales
17000 + 5%x > 22000
17000 + 0.05x > 20000
0.05x > 20000 – 17000
0.05x > 3000
x > $60000
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