Use the situation below to fill in each blank:

Question

A salesperson is paid $60 per week plus $4.50 per sale. THIS WEEK, the salesperson wants to earn more than $240. How many sales must the salesperson make in order to meet that goal?

Translated Inequality: 

Inequality Solution: 

Will the salesperson meet his/her goal with 40 sales? (answer yes or no): 

Answer 1

4.5x + 60 > 240

4.5x > 240-60 = 180

x > 180/4.5 = 40

Yes, 40 sales will give him $240 for the week

40 times 4.5 = $180

$180+$60 = $240