Jim Ross is an automobile salesman who receives a salary of $500 per week plus a commission of 3% on all sales. During a four-week period he sold $42,000 worth of cars. What were Jim's average weekly earnings?
A)$404
B)$1,760
C)$1,670
D)$440
E)None of these

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Jim's total earnings for the four-week period include his salary plus commission. His salary is $500 per week for four weeks, which totals $2,000. His commission is 3% of $42,000, which is $1,260. Therefore, his total earnings for the four weeks are $2,000 + $1,260 = $3,260. To find his average weekly earnings, divide this total by 4, which gives $815. None of the provided options match this calculation.

Jim Ross Is an Automobile Salesman Who Receives a Salary