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11 February, 16:32

Sarah is starting a new job.

The first payment is $300 and every book sold she gets $5 per book. The second payment is $450 and $2 per book sold. How many books will it take for both payments to be pay the same amount?

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  1. 11 February, 16:48
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    Solve this equation:

    300+5x=450+2x

    3x = 150

    x = 50

    so the answer is 50 books
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