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Question 300381: I am terrible at math, can you please help me? Thank you again.

A saleswoman is working on a 6% commission basis. If she wants to make $2,400 in one month, how much must she sell?

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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A saleswoman is working on a 6% commission basis. If she wants to make $2,400 in one month, how much must she sell?
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Let x = amount she sells
then
.06x = 2400
x = 2400/.06
x = $40,000
She must sell $40,000 worth of merchandise