SOLUTION: A saleswoman is working on a 3% commission basis. If she wants to make $3,000 in one month, how much must she sell? I came up with $100,000. Am I right or wrong? Is it something e

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Question 77581: A saleswoman is working on a 3% commission basis. If she wants to make $3,000 in one month, how much must she sell?
I came up with $100,000. Am I right or wrong? Is it something else? Please help.

Answer by stanbon(57290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A saleswoman is working on a 3% commission basis. If she wants to make $3,000 in one month, how much must she sell?
Let "x" be her sales.
EQUATION:
0.03x=3000
x=3000/0.03
x=100,000
You are right.
Cheers,
Stan H.