SOLUTION: each week, jose earns $400 plus 5% of his sales. How much must he sell in order to make at least $750 in one week?

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Question 1134968: each week, jose earns $400 plus 5% of his sales. How much must he sell in order to make at least $750 in one week?
Answer by mathsolverplus(88) About Me  (Show Source):
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Linear equation:
x = sales
y = weekly salary
y = 0.05x + 400
If he wants $750 in one week:
750 = 0.05(x) + 400
350 = 0.05x
x = 7000
He must make $7000 worth of sales in order to make at least $750 in one week.



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