document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=107034>Question 107034</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0078252008/algebrahomeworkh>Pre-Algebra</A><BR>\n" );
document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The problem is:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A real estate agent recieves a monthly salary of $1500 plus a 4% commision on every home sold. For what amount of monthly sales will the agent earn at least $5000? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The agent earns 1500+0.04(4percent)*x=5000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1500+0.04x=5000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.04x=5000-1500<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.04X=3500<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=3500/0.04\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x=87500\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The agent needs to sell $87500 worth of homes </SPAN>\n" );
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