Robert Will Be Working Overseas on a Permanent Assignment for an International

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Essay

Robert will be working overseas on a permanent assignment for an international company beginning on March 1 of this year (306 days this year). His salary is $11,000 per month while Robert is overseas, but only $9,200 per month otherwise. What is the minimum amount of Robert's salary that he must include in gross income this year? (Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar amount and assume that there are 365 days in this year.)

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