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Gerald earns $150.00 per week selling magazine subscriptions. For each subscription he sells, he earns 25% on his total sales (S). If he wants to earn at least $450.00 next week, how much does he need to sell?

User Ben E G
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Answer:

At least 12

Explanation:

25 percent of 150 is 37.50. 0.25 X 150

450/37.5 = 8

User MagePsycho
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Answer:12

Explanation:

Find 25% of 150 and then divide 450 with the answer of 25%.

User Biff
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