You are offered two different sales jobs. The first company offers a straight commission of 4% of the sales. The second company offers a salary of $410 per week plus 1% of the sales. How much would you have to sell (in dollars) in a week in order for the straight commission offer to be at least as good as the second offer? Do not include commas in your answer.
You are offered two different sales jobs. The first company offers a straight commission of 4% of the sales. The second company offers a salary of $410 per week plus 1% of the sales. How much would you have to sell (in dollars) in a week in order for the straight commission offer to be at least as good as the second offer? Do not include commas in your answer.
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Transcribed Image Text:You are offered two different sales jobs. The
first company offers a straight commission of 4% of
the sales. The second company offers a salary of
$410 per week plus 1% of the sales. How much
would you have to sell (in dollars) in a week in order
for the straight commission offer to be at least as
good as the second offer? Do not include commas in
your answer.
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