Kira Johannson's salary as a sales rep was reduced to $32,000 last year, but she earned an additional $10,000 in sales commissions. Her tax bill was $14,000 and bills covering other necessities such as food, housing, and transportation amounted to $11,000. Kira's discretionary income last year was:

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Kira's total income was $32,000 + $10,000 = $42,000. From that, she paid $14,000 in taxes and spent $11,000 on other necessities, leaving her with a discretionary income of $17,000 ($42,000 - $14,000 - $11,000 = $17,000).

Kira Johannson's Salary as a Sales Rep Was Reduced to $32,000