Answer :
Answer:
$2500 + 0.08 S = $5400 is the needed equation.
In order to reach his goal, Oswaldo needs to have sales of $36,250.
Step-by-step explanation:
The monthly salary of Oswaldo = $2500
The percentage of his commission on Sales = 8%
His total goal for next month = $5400
Now, let us assume that his TOTAL SALES in next month = $S
Calculating 8% of total sales:
8% of S = [tex]\frac{8}{100} \times S = 0.08S[/tex]
So, his total commission on total sales = 0.08 S
To earn his desired amount :
Total SALARY + Amount earned from COMMISSION = Desired Amount
⇒ $2500 + 0.08 S = $5400
Now, solving for the value of S, we get:
0.08 S = 5400 - 2500 = 2900
or, [tex]S = \frac{2900}{0.08} = 36,250[/tex]
⇒ S = $36,250
Hence, in order to reach his goal, Oswaldo needs to have sales of $36,120.