Concept explainers
(a)
To sketch: a graph an equation that represents how much J earns in a month in which he sells
(a)
Answer to Problem 42PPS
The equation is,
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
J earns a monthly salary of $1200 and a commission of $125 for each car he sells.
Calculation:
Graph:
J earnings in a month,
Thus, the equation is,
(b)
To find: the number of cars J needs to sell in order to earn $5000.
(b)
Answer to Problem 42PPS
J has to sell 152cars
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
J earns a monthly salary of $1200 and a commission of $125 for each car he sells.
Calculation:
The equation is,
Table below shows values of
0 | 1200 |
50 | 2450 |
100 | 3700 |
150 | 4950 |
200 | 6200 |
250 | 7450 |
300 | 8700 |
From the graph, it is clear that in order to earn $5000, J has to sell 152cars.
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