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Question 50095This question is from textbook Algebra 2 with Trigonometry 
:  On your new Job you can be paid in 1 of 2 ways. 
Plan A: A salary of $500per month plus a commission of 4% of total sales 
Plan B: A salary of $750 per month plus a commission of 5%of total sales over $8000 
For what amount of sales is Plan B better than Plan A, assuming that total sales are always more than $8000?
 
 
 
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This question is from textbook Algebra 2 with Trigonometry 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! Plan A: A salary of $500per month plus a commission of 4% of total sales 
Plan B: A salary of $750 per month plus a commission of 5%of total sales over $8000 
For what amount of sales is Plan B better than Plan A, assuming that total sales are always more than $8000? 
 
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Let total sales be 8000+x 
Plan A will pay 500+0.04(8000+x)=320+0.4x 
Plan B will pay 750+0.05x 
INEQUALITY: 
When is Plan B pay greater than Plan A pay? 
750+0.05x>320+0.04x 
430>-0.01x 
x>$43,000 
Plan B pay is greater when total sales is at least 8000+43000=$51,000
 
Cheers, 
stan H. 
 
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