Chris is comparing two sales positions that he has been offered. The first pays a weekly salary of $375 plus a 20% commission. The second pays a weekly salary of $325 plus a 25% commission. How much must he make in sales per week for the two jobs to pay the same?

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radar · Answer

375 +.2x=325 +.25x   That would be their pay and equal where percentage is converted to decimal.

50=.05x
x=50/.05=$1000
With sales of $1000 the two salary offers would be equal.

radar · Answer

Verify.  first offer:  375$ + $200=$575
          Second offer: $325 +$250=$575

Salaries are equal, verification complete.