Difference in production

Question

In order for option a to produce a larger income you will need to sell at least $ of jewelry each year

option a: base salary of 14,000 with a commission of 11% of your sales

option b base salary of 17,000 a year, with a commission of 4% of your sales

Answer 1

14000 + .11x > 17000 + .04x

.07x > 3000

x > 3000/.07

x > 42857.14

You have to sell at least $42,857.15