Question
Earl earns a weekly salary of $150 plus 20% of amount of his sales for the week. Last week he earned $230. The equation below can be used to find "s" the amount of his sales in dollars last week
230=150+0.2s
What was the amount of Earl's sales last week?
A.$180
B.$380
C.$400
D.$456
230=150+0.2s
What was the amount of Earl's sales last week?
A.$180
B.$380
C.$400
D.$456
Answers
Ms. Sue
You have the formula. What answer did you get?
Courtney
Ok But what number do i have to add
unknown
I need Help!
Courtney
IS the answer 400?
unknown
Idk? I need help with my work too.
unknown
Can you help me?
Courtney
Ms.Sue
unknown
Is she here?
unknown
Well I think
unknown
I think I know the answer
Damon
yes 80/.2 = 800/2 = 400
Courtney
yayaayay thanks Damon :)
Friend
How would you find the commisions?
nevoboy
wow that was long