Salesperson A's compensation for any week is $210 plus 6 percent of the portion of A's total sales above $1,000 for that week. Salesperson B's compensation for any week is 8 percent of B's total sales for that week. For what amount of total weekly sales would both salespeople earn the same compensation?	Answers:
A) $3500 B) $5500 C) $7500 D) $9500 E) $11,500
210+0.06(x-1000) = 0.08x   0.02x = 150   x = $7,500   The answer is $7500.
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Salesperson A's compensation for any week is $210 plus 6 percent of the portion of A's total sales above $1,000 for that week. Salesperson B's compensation for any week is 8 percent of B's total sales for that week. For what amount of total weekly sales would both salespeople earn the same compensation?