SOLUTION: A car salesperson is paid a base salary of $30,000 a year plus 9% commission on all sales. What are the sales needed to ensure an annual income greater than $75,000?

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Question 1037656: A car salesperson is paid a base salary of $30,000 a year plus 9% commission on all sales. What are the sales needed to ensure an annual income greater than $75,000?
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the sales needed be x:
30,000+0.09x = 75,000
0.09x = 45,000
x = 45,000/0.09 Use your calculator.