Math 0980 Problem Solving

Question

Manuel's goal is to find a job that provides an income of at least $45,000 a year. Adrianna's Furniture offers him a job paying a base salary of $13,000 a year, plus a commission of 5% of his sales. Determine what Manuel's total sales will need to be for him to have a yearly income greater than or equal to $45,000.

If Manuel takes the job with Adrianna's Furniture, he will need to have at least

$ in total sales to have a yearly income greater than or equal to $45,000 per year.

Answer 1

So,

$13,000 + .05(Sales) > $45,000 or .05(Sales) > $32,000 or Sales > $640,000