SOLUTION: a salesperson is paid a monthly commission of 45% of all sales over $3000. What monthly sales will generate a commission greater than $3600? how do I solve this?

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Question 269888: a salesperson is paid a monthly commission of 45% of all sales over $3000. What monthly sales will generate a commission greater than $3600?
how do I solve this?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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.45(X-3,000)>3,600
.45X-1,350>3,600
.45X=>,600+1,350
.45X>4,950
X>4,950/.45
X>11,000
11,000-3,000=$8,000 AMOUNT OF THE TOTAL SALES REQUIRED FOR THE SALARY OF $3,600
PROOF:
LET THE SALES BE $8,001
.45*8,001>3,600
3,600.45>3,600