 |
| ||
| |||
|
| Math Central | Quandaries & Queries |
|
Question from adjoa, a parent: owen was offered $225.00per week plus 3%on sales, or 15%of sales with no salary. How much must he sell before the second method of payment gives him the highest pay? Express your answer to the nearest dollar. |
Adjoa,
Suppose the amount that Owen sells in a month is S in dollars.
By the second method his income is 15% of his sales. How much is this?
By the second method his income is $225 plus 3% of his sales. How much is this?
Set these two quantities equal and solve for S.
Penny
| ||
| ||
| ||
 |
 |
|
|
||
 |
||
| * Registered trade mark of Imperial Oil Limited. Used under license. | |
|
Math Central is supported by the University of Regina and the Imperial Oil Foundation.