Question

Joanne earns $150 per week plus a 5% commission on her sales. If she made $355 last week, what were her sales for this week?

Answer 1

150 + (.05x) = 355

.05x = 205

x = $4100

Explanation:

Answer 2

Subtract to find amount of commission made:

355 - 150 = 205

She made $205 in commissions

Divide the amount she made in commission by the percentage she gets:

205 / 0.05 = 4,100

Her sales was $4,100