document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=777056>Question 777056</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A salesperson at a car dealership has a base salary of $25,000 per year and earns a 5% commission on total sales. How much must the salesperson sell to earn $50,000 in one year </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "20 x 5% = 100%\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "20 x $25000 = $500,000\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "$500,000 in sales will net a $25,000 commission.  </SPAN>\n" );
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