SOLUTION: a salesman earns 2500 a week plus 6% commission on weekly sales exceeding 75000. if his salary plus commission during one week amounted to 5500. how much was his sales?
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Question 865867: a salesman earns 2500 a week plus 6% commission on weekly sales exceeding 75000. if his salary plus commission during one week amounted to 5500. how much was his sales?
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salesman's salary + commission = 5500
2500 + commission = 5500
commission = 3000
let x be his sales
(x - 75000)*.06 = 3000
.06x - 4500 = 3000
.06x = 7500
x = $125,000
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