SOLUTION: A salesperson has a monthly base salary of $750. He wants to earn $6000 this month. He receives a 6% commission on his total sales. How much will his total sales have to be

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Question 699666:
A salesperson has a monthly base salary of $750. He wants to earn $6000 this month. He receives a 6% commission on his total sales. How much will his total sales have to be this month in order to earn his $6000?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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750+.06x=6000
.06x=6000-750
.06x=5250
x=5250/.06
x=$87,500 is the required total sales value.