Tom Works Two Part-Time Jobs While Going to School

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Essay

Tom works two part-time jobs while going to school. He works at a clothing store because he is allowed a 30 percent discount on his clothes purchases and a cellular phone store that allows him a 50 percent discount on his cell phone service. During the year, he purchases clothes valued at $1,000 for $700. The store marks up its clothing 100 percent. He pays $240 ($20 per month) for his discounted cell phone service. How much income in addition to his salaries must he report for these fringe benefits?

Explain the concept of learned helplessness and its implications for motivation and behavior.

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