Calculating Weekly Earnings Quiz
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Jake works two jobs. At his first job, he earns $22 per hour for 30 hours a week. At his second job, he earns $17.50 per hour for 15 hours a week. If he gets a $75 bonus from his first job, what is his total weekly earnings?

$1027.50

Sophia works at a factory where she earns $16 per hour for a 40-hour week. In addition, she is paid $2.50 per unit she assembles beyond a 150-unit weekly target. This week, she worked 42 hours and assembled 175 units. Overtime is time and a half. What was her total earnings?

$765

Ethan is paid a yearly salary of $58,500 based on a 38-hour workweek. Overtime is paid at time and a half, and Sunday shifts are paid at double time. This week, he worked 45 hours, including 5 hours on a Sunday. He also received a $100 performance bonus. What was his total weekly earnings?

$1500

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Total Weekly Earnings

The sum of all income earned in a week.

Hourly Wage

Amount paid for each hour of work.

Bonus

An additional payment beyond regular earnings.

Overtime Pay

Higher pay rate for hours worked beyond the standard limit.

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Piecework Payment

Earnings based on the number of units produced or completed.

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Time and a Half

1.5 times the regular hourly wage for overtime.

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Double Time

Twice the standard hourly wage, usually for specific shifts.

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Weekly Salary Calculation

The process of determining weekly earnings based on annual salary.

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Total Earnings for Sophia

Total compensation calculated from hourly rate and piecework.

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Total Earnings for Ethan

Total calculated from salary, overtime, Sunday shifts, and bonuses.

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Study Notes

Two Jobs with Different Rates

  • Jake earns $22 per hour for 30 hours at his first job
  • Jake earns $17.50 per hour for 15 hours at his second job
  • Jake receives a $75 bonus from his first job
  • Jake's total weekly earnings need to be calculated

Piecework with Hourly Wage

  • Sophia earns $16 per hour for a 40-hour week
  • Sophia earns $2.50 per unit assembled beyond a 150-unit weekly target
  • Sophia worked 42 hours and assembled 175 units
  • Overtime is time and a half
  • Sophia's total weekly earnings need to be calculated

Complex Weekly Earnings Calculation

  • Ethan's yearly salary is $58,500 based on a 38-hour workweek
  • Overtime is paid at time and a half
  • Sunday shifts are paid at double time
  • Ethan worked 45 hours this week, including 5 hours on a Sunday
  • Ethan received a $100 performance bonus
  • Ethan's total weekly earnings need to be calculated

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Test your skills in calculating weekly earnings based on different work scenarios. This quiz covers various cases including hourly wages, piecework payments, and overtime calculations. Perfect for students studying financial mathematics or personal finance.

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