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Let's calculate the total annual salary for both options, then find the difference between them.

1. **Salary Option A**:  
   - Weekly base salary: $330
   - Weekly salary for 52 weeks: $ 330 \times 52 = 17,160 $
   - Annual commission: 7.5% of $175,000 (total annual sales)  
     \[
     0.075 \times 175,000 = 13,125
     \]
   - Total salary for Option A:
     \[
     17,160 + 13,125 = 30,285
     \]

2. **Salary Option B**:  
   - Weekly base salary: $750
   - Total salary for 52 weeks:
     \[
     750 \times 52 = 39,000
     \]

3. **Difference between the two options**:
   \[
   39,000 - 30,285 = 8,715
   \]

The correct answer is **$8,715**.

Would you like further explanation or have any questions?

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Here are some related questions to deepen understanding:
1. How would the difference change if the annual sales were lower, say $100,000?
2. What would be the breakeven point in sales where both options yield the same salary?
3. How much would the associate earn under Option A if the commission rate increased to 10%?
4. If the associate worked only 40 weeks, how would the salary difference change?
5. How would a higher base salary (e.g., $500 per week) in Option A affect the comparison?

**Tip**: Understanding percentage-based income (like commission) helps in evaluating variable vs. fixed income options.

Suppose a sales associate had $175,000 in total annual sales. What would be the difference in total annual salary between two salary options: Option A with $330 per week plus 7.5% commission, and Option B with $750 per week with no commission?

This problem explains how to calculate the difference in annual salary for a sales associate with $175,000 in sales, comparing a weekly salary with commission versus a fixed weekly salary with no commission. Ideal for high school students, it covers percentage-based income and fixed-income options.

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