Question

A salesman keeps 20% of his sales as a commission. How much does he have to sell to earn $1,000? It is percent proportions by the way

Answer 1

If he wants to earn $1000, it means that $1000 must be 20% of his overall sales.

1000 = 20% * x
1000 = 20/100x
1000 = 0,2x         / ÷ 0,2 (both sides)
x = 5000

Answer: A salesman must sell products for $5000 to earn $1000.