SOLUTION: A local salesman receives a base salary of $725 monthly. He also receives a commission of 7% on all sales over $1300. How much would he have to sell in a month if he needed to have
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Question 764603: A local salesman receives a base salary of $725 monthly. He also receives a commission of 7% on all sales over $1300. How much would he have to sell in a month if he needed to have a monthly income of $2400? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A local salesman receives a base salary of $725 monthly. He also receives a commission of 7% on all sales over $1300. How much would he have to sell in a month if he needed to have a monthly income of $2400?
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Salary = 725+0.07(x-1300)
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2400 = 725 + 0.07x - 91
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1766 = 0.07x
x = 25,228.57
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Ceers,
Stan H.
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