SOLUTION: A salesman earns $200 per week plus $40 commission for each item he sells. How many items does he need to sell to earn a total of $2640 in two weeks?

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Question 1126230: A salesman earns $200 per week plus $40 commission for each item he sells. How many items does he need to sell to earn a total of $2640 in two weeks?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +n+ = number of items he sells
+200%2A2+%2B++40n+=+2640+
+40n+=+2240+
+n+=+56+ items