Question

A machine salesperson earns a base salary of $40,000 plus a commission of $300 for every
machine he sells. Write an equation that shows the total amount of income the salesperson
earns, if he sells x machines in a year.

Answer 1

Answer:

$40,000 + $300x

Step-by-step explanation:

If the machine salesperson sold 5 machines, his commission would be $300 × 5 so if he sold x machines his commissions would be $300x. This value is added on to his base salary of $40,000.

Answer: $40,000 + $300x

Answer 2

Answer:

$40,000 + $300x

Step-by-step explanation: