Question

Layla is a saleswoman at a wireless store. she earns $1000 month plus 10% commission on each wireless plan she sells. if the wireless plans are $69.99, approximatelv how many plans does she need to sell in order to earn $1700 for the month?

a. 75
b. 120
c. 110
d. 100
e. 90
f. 80
g. 125

Answer 1

Layla needs to sell approximately 100 wireless plans in order to earn $1700 for the month. The correct answer is option (d).

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the number of wireless plans Layla needs to sell in order to earn $1700 for the month, we need to set up an equation.

Layla's earnings consist of a base salary of $1000 plus a 10% commission on each wireless plan she sells. Let's represent the number of wireless plans she sells as x.

Her total earnings can be calculated as:

Total earnings = Base salary + Commission

Therefore, we can write the equation as:

$1700 = $1000 + 10% * (x * $69.99)

Simplifying the equation, we have:

1700 = 1000 + 0.10 * 69.99x

Subtracting 1000 from both sides, we get:

700 = 0.10 * 69.99x

Dividing both sides by 0.10 * 69.99, we get:

700 / (0.10 * 69.99) = x

x ≈ 100

Therefore, Layla needs to sell approximately 100 wireless plans in order to earn $1700 for the month.