James is a store employee who earns a weekly wage of $350 plus a commission of $0.08 per dollar of goods sold. During one week, James sold $1,600 worth of goods. His deductions include a pension contribution of 7.2% of gross earnings and income tax of $70. Calculate James's net earnings for the week.

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Chapter7: Employee Earnings And Deductions
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James is a store employee who earns a weekly wage of
$350 plus a commission of $0.08 per dollar of goods
sold. During one week, James sold $1,600 worth of
goods. His deductions include a pension contribution of
7.2% of gross earnings and income tax of $70. Calculate
James's net earnings for the week.
Transcribed Image Text:James is a store employee who earns a weekly wage of $350 plus a commission of $0.08 per dollar of goods sold. During one week, James sold $1,600 worth of goods. His deductions include a pension contribution of 7.2% of gross earnings and income tax of $70. Calculate James's net earnings for the week.
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