Marion Receives a Monthly Base Salary of $1,000

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Marion receives a monthly base salary of $1,000. On the first $10,000 of sales above her monthly quota of $20,000, she is paid a commission of 8%. On any additional sales, the commission rate is 10%. What were her gross earnings for the month of August, in which she had sales amounting to $38,670?

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