Hillary sells cosmetics from her part-time home-based business. She receives a straight commission of 21% from her supplier. At the year-end, she also receives a 7% bonus on sales exceeding her annual quota of $50,000. What will her gross annual earnings be for a year in which her average monthly sales are $5,500?

Straight Commission

A compensation method where an employee or salesperson is paid solely based on the amount of sales generated.

Annual Quota

An annual quota is a fixed limit on the quantity of something that can be produced, imported, or acquired within a single year.

Gross Earnings

The total amount of money an individual earns before any deductions or taxes are applied.