Question

A sales associate in a jewelry store earns $450 each week, plus a commission equal to 6% of her sales. this week her goal is to earn at least $600. how much must the associate sell in order to reach her goal

Answer 1

Answer: $2500

Explanation:

Let the amount she sells in dollars be x. Then,

`450+0.06x \geq 600\\\\0.06x \geq 150\\\\x \geq 2500`