SOLUTION: Cindy gets paid a 5% commission for selling furniture. If Cindy’s goal is to earn $4,000 per month in commission checks, how much furniture does she need to sell per month to reach

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Question 727760: Cindy gets paid a 5% commission for selling furniture. If Cindy’s goal is to earn $4,000 per month in commission checks, how much furniture does she need to sell per month to reach her goal?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = dollars worth of furniture she must sell
given:
+.05x+=+4000+
+x+=+4000+%2F+.05+
+x+=+80000+
She must sell $80,000 worth of furniture