Question 1193872
**1.1. Calculate the total monthly expenses for the body corporate.**

* **Monthly Expenses:**
    * Water: R340
    * Refuse Removal: R66
    * Sewerage: R96 

* **Total Monthly Expenses:** R340 + R66 + R96 = R492

**1.2. Calculate the value of each owner's monthly levy for the above-mentioned expenses.**

* **Total Floor Area:** 90 + 90 + 100 + 120 = 400 square meters
* **Flat 1 & 2:** (90/400) * R492 = R110.70 per month
* **Flat 3:** (100/400) * R492 = R123.00 per month
* **Flat 4:** (120/400) * R492 = R147.60 per month

**1.3. Gardener's Salary and Ratio**

* **1.3.1. Gardener's Annual Earnings:**
    * Weekly Salary: R100
    * Annual Salary (excluding bonus): R100/week * 52 weeks = R5200
    * Annual Bonus: R1000
    * **Total Annual Earnings:** R5200 + R1000 = R6200

* **1.3.2. Ratio of Gardener's Annual Salary to Average Annual Maintenance:**
    * Average Annual Maintenance: R12,000
    * Ratio: Gardener's Annual Salary / Average Annual Maintenance = R6200 / R12,000 = 0.5167 
        * This means the gardener's annual salary is approximately 51.67% of the average annual maintenance budget.

**Key Notes:**

* This calculation assumes that the gardener works consistently throughout the year.
* This analysis does not include any potential increases in expenses or adjustments to the levy over time.
* The body corporate should regularly review and adjust levies to ensure they adequately cover all expenses.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.