Thomas works as an auto mechanic and earns the following commission rates: 3% for oil changes, 5% for tune-ups, and 6.25% on auto parts sales. He is guaranteed a minimum salary of $2,450 per month OR his commission pay if that is of greater value. Last month he brought in $3,500 in oil changes, $7,500 in tune-ups, and sold $32,200 in parts. What is his gross pay for the month?      $2,112.50       $2,450.00       $2,492.50       $5,016.50

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Thomas works as an auto mechanic and earns the following commission rates: 3% for oil changes, 5% for tune-ups, and 6.25% on auto parts sales. He is guaranteed a minimum salary of $2,450 per month OR his commission pay if that is of greater value. Last month he brought in $3,500 in oil changes, $7,500 in tune-ups, and sold $32,200 in parts. What is his gross pay for the month?

    
$2,112.50
     
$2,450.00
     
$2,492.50
     
$5,016.50

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