Question

A Brooklyn, NY, marketing agency was searching for an account executive. Advertising expenses totaled $13,234 and interviewing expenses for the final candidate were $1,328. Hiring expenses included $2,700 in moving costs and a 5% realtor’s fee on the $148,231 selling price of the new executive’s home. What is the total recruiting cost? Express your answer in dollars and cents.

Answer 1

$13234 + $1328+ $2700 +$7411.55($148231×5%)= $24,673.55