Salesperson A's compensation for any week is $240 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? Choose the correct answer:  A) $7000  B) $9000  C) $11,000  D) $13,000  E) $15,000
240+0.06(x-1000) = 0.08x   0.02x = 180   x = $9,000   The answer is $9000.
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Salesperson A's compensation for any week is $240 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?