Question 1- When there was a boom in the real estate market, Taylor sold her property for $410,060, which was 120% of the amount she paid for it.

What was the amount she paid for the property?

Question 2- Jonathan, a sales representative at a jewelry store, receives a 2.00% commission for the first $11,000 in sales he makes, 3.00% for the next $25,000, and 5.50% thereafter. If he was paid $2,250.00 in commissions last month, calculate the amount of sales he made.

Question 3- Taylor purchased a microwave in Manitoba and received a receipt for the purchase. When she reached home, she noticed that most of the numbers on the receipt were faded, except for the PST (8%) amount of $35. Calculate the cost before taxes, GST (5%), and total cost of the microwave.

3)a. What is the cost before taxes?

3)b. What is the GST?

3)c. What is the total cost of the microwave?