Salesperson \(A\)'s compensation for any week is \(\$360\) plus \(6\) percent of the portion of \(A\)'s total sales abov

Salesperson \(A\)'s compensation for any week is \(\$360\) 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?

(A) \(\$21,000\)
(B) \(\$18,000\)
(C) \(\$15,000\)
(D) \(\$ 4,500\)
(E) \(\$ 4,000\)

Answer: C

Source: Official Guide