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  • 17-11-2014
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a salesman makes a 5% commission on all he sells. How much does he have to sell to make $1500

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luana
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  • 17-11-2014
[tex]x-\ how\ much\ does\ he \ have\ to\ sell\\\\ 5\%*x=1500\\ 0,05x=1500\ \ \ \ | divide\ by\ 0,05\\\\ x=30000\$\\\\ He\ have\ to\ sell\ 30000\$.[/tex]
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ogpits
ogpits ogpits
  • 17-11-2014
$1500 ÷ 0.05 = $30,000
The salesman is making $1500 which is 5% = 0.05 of $30,000. so the salesman will have to sell $30,000 worth of product to make $1500 based on 5% commission. 
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