Sarah is a sales representative who earns a basic weekly wage of $420 plus commission of $0.15 in the pound on goods sold. In one week, Sarah sold goods worth $2,200. Deductions from her gross earnings include a pension contribution of 6.5% of gross earnings and income tax of $75. Calculate Sarah's net earnings for the week.

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Sarah is a sales representative who earns a basic weekly wage of
$420 plus commission of $0.15 in the pound on goods sold. In one
week, Sarah sold goods worth $2,200. Deductions from her gross
earnings include a pension contribution of 6.5% of gross earnings
and income tax of $75. Calculate Sarah's net earnings for the
week.
Transcribed Image Text:Sarah is a sales representative who earns a basic weekly wage of $420 plus commission of $0.15 in the pound on goods sold. In one week, Sarah sold goods worth $2,200. Deductions from her gross earnings include a pension contribution of 6.5% of gross earnings and income tax of $75. Calculate Sarah's net earnings for the week.
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