You are offered two different jobs selling dental supplies. One company offers a straight commission of 6% of sales. The other company offers a salary of $350 per week plus 3% of sales. How much would you have to sell in a week in order to make the straight commission offer the better offer?
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.06x > 350 + .03x
.03x > 350
x >= $11,666.67
.03x > 350
x >= $11,666.67
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3x/100+350 = 6x/100
3x/100 = 350
x = 35000/3
If you sell $ 35000/3 you get
350+ 350 = 700 USD
Or
6% of 35000/3 = 700 USD
If you sell more like 35000/3 choose 6% of what you sell
3x/100 = 350
x = 35000/3
If you sell $ 35000/3 you get
350+ 350 = 700 USD
Or
6% of 35000/3 = 700 USD
If you sell more like 35000/3 choose 6% of what you sell