Question

Mrs. Bonilla is a saleswoman at a furniture store. Her commission on rugs is 10% and her commission on furniture is 15%. Her goal is to make $5000 in commissions next month. If she sells $12,500 worth of furniture, what must be the total value of the rugs she sells?

Answer 1

Commission = (10%) * (value of rugs) + (15%) * (value of furniture).

5000 =.1 * x + .15 * 12500.

---> x = $31,250.

Answer 2

Thank you so much!!

Answer 3

You're welcome!! Xo!