SOLUTION: Maria and Liam work in a banquet hall. Maria earns a 20% commission on her food sales . Liam earns a weekly salary of 625 dollars plus a 10% commission on his food sales. What amou

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Question 1144856: Maria and Liam work in a banquet hall. Maria earns a 20% commission on her food sales . Liam earns a weekly salary of 625 dollars plus a 10% commission on his food sales. What amount of food sales will result in Maria and liam earning the same amount for the week? 1 solutions
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the amount of food sales
+.2x+=+625+%2B+.1x+
+.1x+=+625+
+x+=+6250+
$6,250 worth of food sales makes their earnings equal.
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check:
+.2x+=+625+%2B+.1x+
+.2%2A6250+=+625+%2B+.1%2A6250+
+1250+=+625+%2B+625+
+1250+=+1250+
OK