SOLUTION: Ryan, a consumer electronics​ salesperson, earns a base salary of ​$1600 per month and a commission of 7​% on the amount of sales he makes. One month Ryan received a $2125

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Question 1200831: Ryan, a consumer electronics​ salesperson, earns a base salary of ​$1600 per month and a commission of 7​% on the amount of sales he makes. One month Ryan received a $2125 paycheck. Find the amount of his sales for the month.
Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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    1600 + 0.07x = 2125

           0.07x = 2125 - 1600

           0.07x =    525

               x =    525%2F0.07 = 7500.


ANSWER.  The amount of his sales for the month is $7500.

Solved.