The table below shows the population of a town over \$x\$ years.
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline Years & Population \\
\hline 0 & 10,500 \\
\hline 5 & 16,000 \\
\hline 10 & 26,000 \\
\hline 15 & 40,000 \\
\hline 20 & 65,000 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
What values, rounded to the nearest tenth, complete the exponential regression equation that models the data?
\$f(x)=\square(\square)^x\$
Based on the regression equation and rounded to the nearest whole person, what is the estimated population after 25 years?
$\square$ people
Answer (3)
Well, the commission should total $1,800. This is one tenth of what he sells, so he must sell $18,000 value of merchandise.
$18,000 ;
The salesperson needs to sell $18,000 worth of merchandise to meet his goal of earning $3,000 in July, considering his base salary of $1,200 and earning an additional $1,800 from commissions. This is calculated based on his commission being 10% of his total sales.
;
