I need help on this word problem..

Question

Lia gets paid $450 a week plus a 5% commission on her sales. she hopes to earn at least $600 each week.

A.) Write an inequality to represent the verbal description.

B.) How much does Lia need in sales to make her goal?

Answer 1

s represents the amount of sales

p represents her pay

 

p = 450 + 0.5s

 

600 ≤ 450 + 0.5s

 

Can you solve for s?