You are offered two different sales jobs. The first company offers a straight commission of 9% of the sales. The second company offers a salary of $ 260 per week plus 4% of the sales. How much would you have to sell in a week in order for the straight commission offer to be at least as good?

Answer 1

you want to find when

.09s = 260 + .04s

So, just solve for s.

Answer 2

520