P(x)=300+0.035x. Use this function to determine Jim's pay to the nearest cent for a week when his sales total is 8250$.

Answer 1

P(x)=300+.035*8250=588.75$ In other words, Jim is paid 300 dollars and 3.5 cents for every dollar of sales he makes.

Answer 2

p(x) represents Jim's pay to the nearest cent. $300 represents his base pay without his sales bonus

x represents Jim's sales total 3.5cents represents the amount of bonus per each dollar of

sales

so P(8250)=300+0.035(8250)=$588.75