Question

Alan has an annual base salary of $24,000. In addition to his salary, he earns 8% of his total sales (S). If he wants to earn at least $56,000 next year, how much does he need to sell?

A. S > $244,480
B. S > $550,000
C. S > $448,000
D. S > $400,000

Answer 1

D. S > $400,000

Explanation:

His salary is base salary plus commission

salary = 24000 + .08 sales

He wants a salary of at least 56000

56000<= 24000 +.08 sales

Subtract 24000

56000-24000<= 24000-24000+.08*sales

32000<= .08 * sales

Divide each side by .08

32000/.08 <= .08/.08 * sales

400000<= sales