SOLUTION: I am having problems with the following word problem. Tina Earns $175 per week plus 5% commission on all her sales. Find the minimum amount of sales to ensure that she earns at

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Question 153379: I am having problems with the following word problem.
Tina Earns $175 per week plus 5% commission on all her sales. Find the minimum amount of sales to ensure that she earns at least $300 per week.

300=175+.5x
This s the equation that I came up with but do not think it is right. Could you please help me with the word problem and solving the equation
Thanks
Megan
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
300=175+.5x
The correct formula is:
300=175+.05x
.05x=300-175
.05x=125
x=125/.05
x=$2,500 is the amount of her sales.
Proof:
300=175+.05*2,500
300=175+125
300=300