(Q) Jamess salary was 50,000 in 2010 and 55,000 in 2012. If the CPI has been 109.0 in 2010 and 113.0 in 2012, find the percent increase/decrease in Jamess real salary from 2010 to 2012.

(Q) A dealer charges a 21/3 % fee on the original price. Find the original price of an item if the fee has been $230.

(Q) Arshdeep earns $25 per hour. He works 35 hours a week on a regular basis, and 10 extra hours per month paid to him as time and a half. In addition to regular and over-time, he earns 1.5% commission on previous years sales up to $45,000.00 and 1.8% on any additional sales as well. Calculate Arshdeeps annual salary if total sales has been $80,000.00 last year.