Question

Xavier is a salesperson who is paid a fixed amount of $455 per week. He also earns a commission of 3% on the sales he makes. If Xavier wants to earn more than $575 in one week, how many dollars (x) in sales must he make? A. x > 1,060 B. x > 4,000 C. x < 3,600 D. x < 1,060

Answer 1

He wants to earn more than $575.

$575 = $455 + $120

So he needs to earn at least $120.

Commission = 3% on sales

Let sales be $x

Commission = 3% of $x

$120 = \frac{3}{100} \times x$

$\frac{120 \times 100}{3} \ = x$

$x = 4000$

B.Sales > $ 4000