A local salesman receives a base salary of $700 monthly. If his total sales receipts for the month exceed $1900, he also receives a commission of 9% on the portion of sales over $1900. How much would he have to sell in a month if he wants to have a monthly income of $2800? Don't just use guess-and-check to solve this problem - solve this problem using algebra! Your work should include: . Definitions of any variables you use • An equation for his total income in terms of his sales Algebra work solving the problem Upload an image showing your work here: Choose File No file chosen

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A local salesman receives a base salary of $700 monthly. If his total sales receipts for the month exceed
$1900, he also receives a commission of 9% on the portion of sales over $1900. How much would he have to
sell in a month if he wants to have a monthly income of $2800?
Don't just use guess-and-check to solve this problem - solve this problem using algebra! Your work should
include:
Definitions of any variables you use
• An equation for his total income in terms of his sales
• Algebra work solving the problem
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Choose File No file chosen
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Transcribed Image Text:A local salesman receives a base salary of $700 monthly. If his total sales receipts for the month exceed $1900, he also receives a commission of 9% on the portion of sales over $1900. How much would he have to sell in a month if he wants to have a monthly income of $2800? Don't just use guess-and-check to solve this problem - solve this problem using algebra! Your work should include: Definitions of any variables you use • An equation for his total income in terms of his sales • Algebra work solving the problem Upload an image showing your work here: Choose File No file chosen Submit Question 40 144 3. 7\ 8. R. Y. 6, 00
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