SOLUTION: Jeanie earns $400 per month plus 8% commission on all sales. How much does Jeanie need to sell this month to make a total of $900?

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Question 712890:
Jeanie earns $400 per month plus 8% commission on all sales. How much does Jeanie need to sell this month to make a total of $900?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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400+.08X=900
.08X=900-400
.08X=500
X=500/.08
X=$6,250 AMOUNT JEANIE NEEDS TO SELL.
PROOF:
400+.08*6,250=900
400+500=900
900=900