Jackie Stall receives 2% of sales plus $2.07 for each item she lists through her online listing service. In January she listed 229 items that sold for a total of $17,912. What were her gross earnings?
A) $474.03
B) $358.24
C) $832.27
D) $4056.43

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Jackie earns from two sources: a 2% commission on total sales and $2.07 for each item listed. First, calculate the commission: 2% of $17,912 = 0.02 * 17,912 = $358.24. Then, calculate her earnings per item listed: 229 items * $2.07/item = $474.03. Add both earnings: $358.24 + $474.03 = $832.27.

Jackie Stall Receives 2% of Sales Plus $2