Maya is compensated using a salary-plus-commission basis for her work. Her annual base salary is $32,000. During a semimonthly pay period she made $18,500 in sales, for which she receives a 2% commission. Her gross pay for the semimonthly period is ________. (Do not round
Intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
A) $1,703.33
B) $1,693.54
C) $1,523.55
D) $1,333.33

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Maya's semimonthly base salary is $32,000 / 24 = $1,333.33. Her commission for $18,500 in sales is $18,500 * 0.02 = $370.00. Therefore, her gross pay is $1,333.33 + $370.00 = $1,703.33.

Maya Is Compensated Using a Salary-Plus-Commission Basis for Her Work