Question

Christian has been offered a new job that pays $24,000 a year plus 3% of sales. For what total sales would this new job pay more than his current job which pays $60,000?

Answer 1

$1,200,000

Explanation:

Let x = sales

Since he gets 3% of a sale, we multiply x by 0.03

24,000 + 0.03x = 60,000

Subtract 24,000 from both sides

24,000 + 0.03x = 60,000

- 24,000 - 24,000

0.03x = 36,0000

Divide both sides by 0.03

0.03x/0.03 = 36,0000/0.03

x = 1,200,000