Final answer:
The limit at which a commission may pay a claim without a hearing is $1,000.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is Business and it is at a High School level. The limit at which a commission may pay a claim without a hearing is not explicitly stated in the question, but based on the given information, we can determine that the answer is c) $1,000.
According to the second set of information provided, the amount of $1,000 falls within the range of $12,951 to $49,400, which corresponds to a commission of $7,500 plus 25% of the amount over $50,000. Since $1,000 is less than $12,950, which is the lower end of this range, a commission can pay a claim without a hearing.
This means that if a claim is for an amount below $1,000, it can be paid without the need for a hearing.