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A salesman's salary is $18,500 per year. In addition, the salesman earns 5% commission on the year's sales. Last year the salesman earned $25,400. How much was sold that year?
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A salesman's salary is $18,500 per year. In addition, the salesman earns 5% commission on the year's sales. Last year the salesman earned $25,400. How much was sold that year?

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Answer:

138000

Explanation:

25,400 - 18,500

6900

5% = 6900

100% = ?

cross multiplication

5x6900 / 100

yearly sale = 138000

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