The total gross wages paid last year to 240 employees of Griffin Manufacturing were $10,080,000. The cost of employee benefits to Griffin was 36.3% of wages. By getting a different health insurance plan, Griffin can reduce its employee benefits cost by 1.4% of wages. a. What amount did Griffin spend to pay for employee benefits last year? b. Based on last year's wages, how much less could Griffin expect to pay for employee benefits this year because of the change in health insurance