SOLUTION: Suppose you are a salesperson for quark computer company. Each month you earn $500 plus one sixth of your sales. What amount must you sell this month to earn $3000?

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Question 362875: Suppose you are a salesperson for quark computer company. Each month you earn $500 plus one sixth of your sales. What amount must you sell this month to earn $3000?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3000=500%2B%281%2F6%29S
2500=%281%2F6%29S
S=6%282500%29
S=15000
You must sell $15,000 worth so get cracking.