SOLUTION: A sales executive earns $800 per month plus 4% commission of the amount of sales. The executive's goal is to earn a minimum of $4000 per month. Find the minimum sales that will ena

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Question 255325: A sales executive earns $800 per month plus 4% commission of the amount of sales. The executive's goal is to earn a minimum of $4000 per month. Find the minimum sales that will enable the executive to earn $4000 per month.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, richwmiller:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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4000-800=3200
3200/.04=$80,000

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4000=800+.04x
x=80,000