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1 August, 13:31

Maria and Liam work in a banquet hall. Maria earns a 20% commission on her food sales. Liam earns a weekly salary of $625 plus a 10% commission on his food sales. What amount of food sales will result in Maria and Liam earning the same amount for the week?

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  1. 1 August, 13:59
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    Let us say that S is the total food sales therefore we can create the following equation:

    0.20 S = 625 + 0.10 S

    Solving for S:

    0.10 S = 625

    S = 6250

    Therefore the food sales should amount to $6,250
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