Question

A salesperson works 40 hours per week at a job where she has two options for being paid. Option A is an hourly wage of ​$21. Option B is a commission rate of ​5% on weekly sales. How much does she need to sell this week to earn the same amount with the two​ options?

Answer 1

Answer:12,500

Explanation:

Option A earnings=40*25=1,000

8/100x=1,000

.08x=1,000

x=1,000/.08

x=12,500