Hence, calculate Mr Buti's monthly net income.

Here are the solutions to the questions:

5.1.1

Step 1: Calculate Mr. Buti's annual gross income.
Mr. Buti's monthly gross income is R27 678.

$$\text{Annual Gross Income} = \text{R}27\,678 \times 12 = \text{R}332\,136$$

Step 2: Calculate Mr. Buti's annual pension deduction.
A monthly deduction of 7.5% is made from his salary for his pension fund.

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