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    Nine salespersons attended an 8-hour products conference. The average hourly rate of pay for the 9 employees is $9.86. The sales manager, at an annual salary of $44,800,conducted the 1-day session after a 1-day prep session. Lunch was provided at a cost of $11.80 per person. What was the total training cost?

    a.$709.92 b.$1172.54 c.$766 d.$844.90 e. not given

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    9 employees for 8 hours
    Hourly rate: 9.86
    Expense for salespersons: S1=9*8*9.86=709.92
    Sales manager: 2 days. Daily rate: ...

    Solution Summary

    The total training costs are determined. The average hourly rate of pay is provided.

    $2.49

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