Question

problem 4
nikki earns ₱20,000.00 base salary and receives 12% commission on ₱50,000.00 monthly sales. compute total earnings, apply deductions, and determine net income.

problem 5
you are offered: job x: ₱22,000.00 monthly + ₱2,500.00 food allowance job y: ₱25,000.00 monthly, no allowance. calculate net pay of both offers and decide which is better.

Explanation:

Calculate Nikki's total earnings and net income (Problem 4)

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Note: Since specific statutory deduction tables (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) or tax rates are not specified in the problem text, the standard gross earnings represent the primary calculated income before any external tax/contribution tables are applied.

Calculate and compare net pay of Job X and Job Y (Problem 5)

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Comparing the two offers, Job Y yields a higher monthly net pay.

Answer:

Question 4

• Gross Earnings: ₱26,000.00 (Base salary of ₱20,000.00 + Commission of ₱6,000.00)
• Net Income: ₱26,000.00 (subject to standard statutory deductions if specific tables are applied)

Question 5

• Job X Net Pay: ₱24,500.00
• Job Y Net Pay: ₱25,000.00
• Decision: Job Y is the better offer because it pays ₱500.00 more per month than Job X.