Question

Yvonne is a salesperson who earns a fixed amount of $1,850 per month. She also earns a commission of 4% on the amount of goods that she sells. If she wants to earn more than $2,300 in one month, how many dollars (x) in goods must she sell?

Answer 1

$11,250

Explanation:

Yvonne earns a fixed amount of $1,850 per month and want to earn $2,300. The difference is

`\$2,300-\$1,850=\$450.`

This difference is her commission. If she earns the commission of 4% on the amount of goods that she sells, then

$x - 100%

$450 - 4%

Make a proportion:

`(x)/(450)=(100)/(4)\Rightarrow 4x=45,000\\ \\x=(45,000)/(4)\\ \\x=\$11,250`

Yvonne must sell $11,250