A salesman keeps 20% of his sales as a commission. How much does he have to sell to earn 1000?

Question

20% of his sales as a commission

Answer 1

20% av x=1000$

x=5,000$

Answer 2

To solve this one and future word problems, perhaps you might start with verbal equation tat you then convert into a mathematical one. Such as:

20% of what amount of sales will result in a $1,000 commission?

.20 X = $1,000

Divide each side of the equation by .20 to clear the left side, leaving only the "X".

.20 X
____ = $1,000/.20
.20

X = $5,000 commission

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