A collection agency, specializing in collecting past-due child support, charges $20 as an application fee plus 12% of the amount collected. What is the total charge for collecting $2900 in past-due child support? The total charge is $ (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)

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A collection agency, specializing in collecting past-due child support, charges $20 as an application fee plus 12% of the amount collected. What is the total charge for
collecting $2900 in past-due child support?
The total charge is $
(Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
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