SOLUTION: (1 pt) You are offered two different sales jobs. The first company offers a straight commission of 5% of the sales. The second company offers a salary of $ 490 per week plus 3% of

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Question 360201: (1 pt) You are offered two different sales jobs. The first company offers a straight commission of 5% of the sales. The second company offers a salary of $ 490 per week plus 3% of the sales. How much would you have to sell in a week in order for the straight commission offer to be at least as good?

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.05X=490+.03X
.05X-.03X=490
.02X=490
X=490/.02
X=24,500 AMOUNT OF COMMISSION SALES ARE REQUIRED.
.05*24,500=490+.03*24,500
1,225=490+735
1,225=1,225