The total cost for the increment is $13,000.
There are 5 employee's in Sasha's department. The total amount of increment is $5000. (5 x $1000).
The lowest salary is 32,000. If it is increased to $40,000. The total cost of the increment is $8000 (40,000 - 32,000)
Total cost of the increment = $8000 + $5000 = $13,000
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