Answer: a) $2155, b) $1763.03.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
Number of cable knit sweaters = 15
Cost per sweaters = $65.00
Number of pairs of khaki twill pants = 22
Cost of each pair = $50.00
Number of casual jackets = 18
Cost of each jackets = $62.00
total sale volume would be

Employee discount = 35%
Additional discount = 15%
So, Total markdown dollars taken is given by

Hence, a) $2155, b) $1763.03.