Answer:
a. $39,077.60
Step-by-step explanation:
We have been given that Brendon had total job benefits of $39,500 last year. Brendon purchased 12 shirts for work during the year at a cost of $23.95 each.
To find Brendon's total employment compensation, we will subtract total expenses from Brendon's total job benefits.
Let us find the cost of 12 shirts by multiplying $23.95 by 12.
\(\text{Amount spent on 12 shirts}=12\times \$23.95\)
\(\text{Amount spent on 12 shirts}=\$287.40\)
To find the total expenses we will add the cost of training in cost of 12 shirts.
\(\text{Brendon's total expenses}=\$287.40+\$135\)
\(\text{Brendon's total expenses}=\$422.40\)
Let us subtract total expenses from total job benefits.
\(\text{Brendon’s total employment compensation last year}=\$39,500-\$422.40\)
\(\text{Brendon’s total employment compensation last year}=\$39,077.60\)
Therefore, Brendon’s total employment compensation last year was $39,077.60 and option 'a' is the correct choice.
