Gina And Rhonda Work For different Real Estate Agencies. Gina earns a monthly salary of 5,000 plus 6% commission on her sales. Rhonda earns a monthly salary of 6,500 plus a 4% commission on her sales. How Much must each sell to earn the same amount in a month

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Veronica Beard

23 January, 21:34

Gina And Rhonda Work For different Real Estate Agencies. Gina earns a monthly salary of 5,000 plus 6% commission on her sales. Rhonda earns a monthly salary of 6,500 plus a 4% commission on her sales. How Much must each sell to earn the same amount in a month

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Adriana Weber · Answer 1

5,000 +.06x = 6,500 +.04x

5,000-5,000 +.06x = 6,500-5,000 +.04x

.06x -.04x=1,500+0.04x-0.04x

0.02x=1,500

x=75,000

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5,000 +.06 (75000) = 6,500 +.04 (75000)

5,000 + 4500 = 6500 + 3000

9500 = 9500

They must each sell $75,000