Question

Chester and Beatrice are salespeople who earned the same amount this week,

although Beatrice made 9 more sales than Chester. Chester earns a base of
$228 plus $22 per sale. Beatrice earns a base of $47 plus $21 per sale. How
many sales did Chester make this week?

Answer 1

Chester made 8 sales

Explanation:

Chester sales x

Beatrice sales x+9

228 + 22x = 47 + 21(x+9)

228 + 22x = 47 + 21x + 189

22x - 21x = 47 + 189 - 228

x = 8