SOLUTION: local salesman receives a base salary of $825 monthly. He also receives a commission of 9% on all sales over $1350. How much would he have to sell in a month if he needed to have

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Question 1165902: local salesman receives a base salary of $825 monthly. He also receives a commission of 9% on all sales over $1350. How much would he have to sell in a month if he needed to have a monthly income of $2500?
He would need to sell $____ to reach his needed monthly income needs. (Round answer to the nearest penny. Do not use commas!)
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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income is $2500-$825 base is $1675 needed for commissions.
He has to sell x amount*0.09=$1675
so x is $1675/0.09 or $18611.11
This is in addition to the sales up to $1350 for which he gets no commission.
He will need to sell $19961.11
$1350 has no commission
$18611.11 does at 9% which is $1675