PLEASE CHECK IF MY WORK IS CORRECT:

Baldwin's turnover rate for this year is 6.29%. This rate is projected to remain the same next year and no further downsizing will occur from automating. Baldwin plans to spend an additional $500 beyond the extra amount above the $1000 recruiting base it spent this year. The goal of this additional investment is to improve the quality of applicants. What would the total recruiting cost be for Baldwin next year?

Select: 1

$168,535

$202,242

$185,389

$219,096

Answer:

Additional amount = 1000 + 500*4 = 3000

Total amount = 3000*80 =240,000

Increase in cost = 240,000*0.0629 = 15,096

Total recruiting cost next year = 204,000 + 15,096 = 219,096