Answer:
She sold $1,711 in make-up.
Step-by-step explanation:
She sold x.
For the first $500, she gets 18% = 0.18.
For the balance(x - 500), she gets 22% = 0.22.
So her total earnings can be modeled by the following equation:
[tex]E = 0.18*500 + 0.22*(x - 500)[/tex]
[tex]E = 90 + 0.22*(x - 500)[/tex]
She made $356.42 in commission. How much did she sell in make-up?
So
[tex]356.42 = 90 + 0.22*(x - 500)[/tex]
[tex]90 + 0.22x - 110 = 356.42[/tex]
[tex]0.22x = 356.42 + 20[/tex]
[tex]x = \frac{376.42}{0.22}[/tex]
[tex]x = 1711[/tex]
She sold $1,711 in make-up.
