Use functions to model and solve the following problem. A salesperson earns $300 per week plus 5% commission of sales. How much must be sold to earn $800 in a week?

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Madelynn Haas

9 February, 11:51

Use functions to model and solve the following problem. A salesperson earns $300 per week plus 5% commission of sales. How much must be sold to earn $800 in a week?

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Carla Rosario · Answer 1

300 + 0.05x = 800

0.05x = 800 - 300

0.05x = 500

x = 500/0.05

x = 10,000

check ...

300 + 0.05 (10,000) = 800

300 + 500 = 800

800 = 800 (correct)

there must be $10,000 sold to make $800 for the week

Cortez Wagner · Answer 2

300 + 0.05x = 800

0.05x = 800 - 300

0.05x = 500

x = 500/0.05

x = 10,000

check ...

300 + 0.05 (10,000) = 800

300 + 500 = 800

800 = 800 (correct)

there must be $10,000 sold to make $800 for the week