Nika earns a gross pay of $73,000. Her total employee benefits are 22% of her gross pay and she has no job expenses. If Nika gets an increase in pay of $5,000, what will her total employment compensation be? (Note: Employee benefits are based on Nika's original gross pay.)

Nika’s benefits are based on her original gross pay: 0.22 × $73,000 = $16,060. After the $5,000 raise, her gross pay is $73,000 + $5,000 = $78,000, so her total employment compensation is $78,000 + $16,060 = $94,060, choice c.

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