(a)
To write: an inequality to describe this situation.
(a)
Answer to Problem 37PPS
The inequality is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
J is selling advertising space in Central city Magazine to local business. J earns 3% commission for every advertisement he sells plus a salary of $250 a week. If the average amount of many that a business spends on an advertisement is $500, how many advertisements must he sell each week to make a salary of at least $700 that week.
Calculation:
As per describe situation, the inequality is
So, the inequality is
(b)
To solve: the inequality and interpret the solution.
(b)
Answer to Problem 37PPS
He must sell at least 30 advertisements to make a salary of 700 dollars.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
J is selling advertising space in Central city Magazine to local business. J earns 3% commission for every advertisement he sells plus a salary of $250 a week. If the average amount of many that a business spends on an advertisement is $500, how many advertisements must he sell each week to make a salary of at least $700 that week.
Calculation:
Consider the inequality,
Now, solve the inequality as shown,
So, he must sell at least 30 advertisements to make a salary of 700 dollars.
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