Wages of a Car Salesperson In 2008 median earnings including

Wages of a Car Salesperson In 2008, median earnings including commissions, for car salespersons was $21.43 per hour or $857.31 per week. Dan receives $300 per week for selling new and used cars. In addition, he receives 6% of the profit on any sales he generates. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics. (a) Find a linear equation that relates Dan\'s weekly salary 5 when he has sales that generate a profit of X dollars. Click here to enter or edit your answer +300 100

Solution

The equation for the weekly salary S=(6x/100)+300

S=.06x+300 (where x is the profit made by him). The answer typed in the box is correct.