SOLUTION: Jessica is a saleswoman. She is paid a base salary of $1600 a month plus a 2% commission on the sales she makes. What was her sales amount last month if she earned a total of $2089

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Question 294011: Jessica is a saleswoman. She is paid a base salary of $1600 a month plus a 2% commission on the sales she makes. What was her sales amount last month if she earned a total of $2089.04?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2,089.04-1,600=$459.04 is the commission.
.02x=459.04
x=459.04/.02
x=$22,952 is the amount of her sales.