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Define a variable and write an equation for each situation. Then solve.
Chip earns a base salary of $500 per month as a salesman. In addition to the salary, he earns $90 per product that he sells. If his goal is to earn $5000 per month, how many products does he need to sell?
To write an equation for given situation and then solve.
Answer to Problem 15P
500 products must be sold to get a total of $5000 per month.
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Base salary = $500
Additional salary per product is $90
Let the total salary for month be
Hence the equation for the situation shall be,
Now the goal is to earn a total of
Put
Therefore 500 products must be sold to get a total of $5000 per month.
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