SOLUTION: A salesman earns $250 per week PLUS a 10% commission on all sales over $5000. In one week, his sales totaled $14,000. What were his earnings that week?

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Question 457766: A salesman earns $250 per week PLUS a 10% commission on all sales over $5000. In one week, his sales totaled $14,000. What were his earnings that week?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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(14000-5000)(0.1)+250=$1150