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16. In Barry's state, the weekly unemployment compensation is 58% of the 26-week average forthe two highest-salaried quarters. A quarter is three consecutive months. For July, August, andSeptember, Ben earned a total of $17,500. In October, November, and December, he earned atotal of $18,300. Determine Barry's weekly unemployment compensation.

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~ 399.3 $ / w

. The average for the 2 highest-salaried quarters:

(17 500 $ + 18 300 $ ) / 2 = 35 800 $ / 2 = 17 900$

. The 58% compensation representing the total amount Barry will be compensated:

17 900 * 58 / 100 = 10 382 $

. The weekly compensation:

10 382 $ / 26 week ~= 399.307692 $ / w

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