1. **Problem Statement:** Calculate the gross pay for a sales job with a base salary and commission. 2. **Given:** Base salary = 350 per week, Commission rate = 8% = 0.08, Sales = 8000. 3. **Formula:** Gross pay = Base salary + (Commission rate \times Sales) 4. **Calculation:** $$\text{Gross pay} = 350 + (0.08 \times 8000)$$ $$= 350 + 640$$ $$= 990$$ 5. **Explanation:** The commission is 8% of 8000, which is 640. Adding the base salary 350 gives the total gross pay 990. **Final answer:** 990.00