SOLUTION: Carlos can be paid in one of two ways. Plan A is a salary of $500 per month, plus commission of 8% of sales. Plan B is a salary of $653 per month, plus a commission of 5% of sales.

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Question 462325: Carlos can be paid in one of two ways. Plan A is a salary of $500 per month, plus commission of 8% of sales. Plan B is a salary of $653 per month, plus a commission of 5% of sales. For what amount of sales is Carlos better off selecting Plan A?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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500+0.08x=653+0.05x
0.03x=153
x=153/0.03
x=$5100