Martha Is a Regional Supervisor Who Earns a Base Salary

question 80

Multiple Choice

Martha is a regional supervisor who earns a base salary of $35,000 per year plus a 1% commission on all service contracts that she sells to existing customers. The company pays salaries on a semimonthly basis and contract commissions on a quarterly basis. As of September 30, Martha had made $35,950 in contract sales for the third quarter. What will be her gross pay on her next pay date? (Do not round interim calculations. Round final answer to 2 decimal places.)

• A) $1,458.33
• B) $1,817.83
• C) $2,053.13
• D) $1,705.65

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Definitions:

Payroll Tax Expense

Taxes imposed on employers or employees, and are usually calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employers pay their staff.

Inventory

The goods and materials a business holds for the purpose of resale or production.

Freight-in

The cost of transporting goods into a firm, usually considered part of the inventory cost.

Cost of Selling Goods

The total expense directly incurred from the production or purchase of items sold by a business.