(a)
To find: a linear function that relates B’s annual salaryto his total annual sales
(a)
Answer to Problem 38RE
A linear function is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Salary =$15,000 per year
Annual sales. =1%
Calculation:
Find a linear function that relates B's annual salary S , to his total annual sales x . B's annual salary is
Conclusion:
A linear function is
(b)
To find: Salary of B
(b)
Answer to Problem 38RE
B's annual salary is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Find B's annual salary if B had total annual sales of
So, substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, B's annual salary is
(c)
To find: B's annual sales
(c)
Answer to Problem 38RE
Hence, B's annual sales is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Find B's annual sales if
So, substitute
Conclusion:
Hence,B's annual sales is
(d)
B's required sales to exceed $150,000.
(d)
Answer to Problem 38RE
B's required sales is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Determine the sales required of B's for his salary to exceed
So, substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, B's required sales is
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