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A salesperson works 40 hours per week at a job where he has two options for being paid. Option A is an hourly wage of ​$. Option B is a commission rate of ​8% on weekly sales. How much does he need to sell this week to earn the same amount with the two​ options?

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Answer:

12500

Explanation:

25 * 40 = 1000

8% of what = 1000?

8/100 x = 1000

x 12500