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Question 31625: Hi, I have a question on how to set up this problem:
A salesperson makes a weekly salary of $150 and a 7.5% commission on all sales over $100. How much must the salesperson sell in order to receive a weekle income of $500?
Thanks for your help
Answer by mukhopadhyay(490) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
500 = 150 + .075x
Solving for x from the above equation will give you the answer