Ronda is a college professor who earns an annual salary of $55,000. She performs an additional function as a tuition teacher in the student center, for which she receives $21.83 per hour. During a biweekly pay period, Ronda worked 7.5 hours in the student center. What is her gross pay for the period? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round final answer to 2 decimal places.) Multiple Choice

a.$2,279.11

b.$2,115.38

c.$2,455.39

d.$2291.67

Phillippe is an inside salesperson who earns a base annual salary of $24,000 plus a 5% commission on total sales that he makes during the pay period. During a semimonthly period, he made $27,500 in sales. What is Phillippe's gross pay for the period? (Do not round interim calculations. Round final answer to 2 decimal places.)

Multiple Choice

$2,375.00

$2,422.50

$2,390.38

$2298.07