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John's Salary is $1250 a month plus a 5% commission on all his sales. What must the amount of his sales be to earn at least $1500 each month?

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let


x = the amount of sales


1250 + 0.05x = 1500


by solving we find


x = $5,000


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the amount of his sales must be $5,000.