SOLUTION: You are offered two different sales jobs. The first company offers a straight commission of 5% of the sales. The second company offers a salary of $ 330 per week plus 1% of the sal

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Question 1099598: You are offered two different sales jobs. The first company offers a straight commission of 5% of the sales. The second company offers a salary of $ 330 per week plus 1% of the sales. How much would you have to sell in a week in order for the straight commission offer to be at least as good?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.05x=.01x+330
.04x=330
4x=33000
x=33000/4=8250