Salesperson A's compensation for any week is $300 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 choice from the following options.
A) $21,000
B) $18,000
C) $12,000
D) $8000
E) $4000
300+0.06(x-1000) = 0.08x   0.02x = 240   x = $12,000   The answer is $12,000.
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Salesperson A's compensation for any week is $300 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?