document.write( "Question 1200831: Ryan, a consumer electronics salesperson, earns a base salary of $1600 per month and a commission of 7% on the amount of sales he makes. One month Ryan received a $2125 paycheck. Find the amount of his sales for the month. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "    1600 + 0.07x = 2125\r\n" );
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document.write( "           0.07x = 2125 - 1600\r\n" );
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document.write( "           0.07x =    525\r\n" );
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document.write( "               x =     = 7500.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  The amount of his sales for the month is $7500.\r\n" );
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