Solve the problem.
-Employees of a publishing company received an increase in salary of 5% plus a bonus of $600. Let S(x) represent the new salary in terms of the previous salary x. Find the value of S(19,000).
A) $20,550
B) $19,600
C) $17,524
D) $29,100

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S(x) = x + 0.05x + 600 = 1.05x + 600. For x = 19,000, S(19,000) = 1.05(19,000) + 600 = 19,950 + 600 = $20,550.

Solve the Problem. -Employees of a Publishing Company Received an Increase in Salary