Chris can be paid in one of two ways. Plan A is a salary of $380 per month, plus a commission of 9% of sales. Plan B is a salary of $656 per month, plus a commission of 3% of sales. For what amount of sales is Chris better off selecting plan A?

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Let x = amount of sales

380 + .09x = 656 + .03x

.06x = 276

x < 4600

x > 4600

PsyDAG · Accepted Answer

Let x = amount of sales 380 + .09x = 656 + .03x .06x = 276 x < 4600

PsyDAG · Answer

x > 4600

Chris can be paid in one of two ways. Plan A is a salary of ​$380 per​ month, plus a commission of 9​% of sales. Plan B is a salary of ​$656 per​ month, plus a commission of 3​% of sales. For what amount of sales is Chris better off selecting plan​ A?