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What is the equation to calculate straight time pay?
What is the equation to calculate straight time pay?
- $Straight ext{-}Time Pay = Hourly Rate + Hours Worked$
- $Straight ext{-}Time Pay = Hourly Rate \times Hours Worked$ (correct)
- $Straight ext{-}Time Pay = Hourly Rate - Hours Worked$
- $Straight ext{-}Time Pay = \frac{Hourly Rate}{Hours Worked}$
If someone works 40 hours at an hourly rate of $8.75, what is their straight-time pay?
If someone works 40 hours at an hourly rate of $8.75, what is their straight-time pay?
- $287.50$
- $315$
- $332.50$ (correct)
- $350$
If the hourly rate is $10.50 and the straight-time pay is $420, how many hours were worked?
If the hourly rate is $10.50 and the straight-time pay is $420, how many hours were worked?
- $40$ hours (correct)
- $45$ hours
- $35$ hours
- $50$ hours
If someone's straight-time pay is $275 and they worked for 25 hours, what was their hourly rate?
If someone's straight-time pay is $275 and they worked for 25 hours, what was their hourly rate?
What is the overtime pay for a 45-hour week if the regular wage is $12 per hour?
What is the overtime pay for a 45-hour week if the regular wage is $12 per hour?
What is the total pay for a 52-hour week at $10.50 per hour?
What is the total pay for a 52-hour week at $10.50 per hour?
What is the total pay for washing 74 cars at $3.50 per car?
What is the total pay for washing 74 cars at $3.50 per car?
What are the total earnings for a hairstylist giving 4 men's and 6 children's haircuts if the men's haircut pays $15 and the children's haircut pays $10?
What are the total earnings for a hairstylist giving 4 men's and 6 children's haircuts if the men's haircut pays $15 and the children's haircut pays $10?
What is the commission on $56,000 at a commission rate of 8%?
What is the commission on $56,000 at a commission rate of 8%?
What is the total commission for a car salesman with graduated commission for $35,000 in sales if the commission is $1,700?
What is the total commission for a car salesman with graduated commission for $35,000 in sales if the commission is $1,700?
What is Charles's commission on $24,550 in sales if the commission rate is 8.5%?
What is Charles's commission on $24,550 in sales if the commission rate is 8.5%?
What is the equation to calculate straight time pay?
What is the equation to calculate straight time pay?
If the hourly rate is $8.75 and the straight-time pay is $350, how many hours were worked?
If the hourly rate is $8.75 and the straight-time pay is $350, how many hours were worked?
If someone makes $12 per hour and works 36 hours, what is their straight-time pay?
If someone makes $12 per hour and works 36 hours, what is their straight-time pay?
What is the total straight-time pay for working 45 hours at an hourly rate of $10.50?
What is the total straight-time pay for working 45 hours at an hourly rate of $10.50?
What is Sue's regular hourly wage based on a 50-hour week with a total pay of $404.25?
What is Sue's regular hourly wage based on a 50-hour week with a total pay of $404.25?
What is the total pay for a 52-hour week at $10.50 per hour?
What is the total pay for a 52-hour week at $10.50 per hour?
What is the total earnings for washing 74 cars at $3.50 per car?
What is the total earnings for washing 74 cars at $3.50 per car?
What is Jennie's gross pay for a week with total sales of $5670, given that her commission rate is 6.5%?
What is Jennie's gross pay for a week with total sales of $5670, given that her commission rate is 6.5%?
What is the commission on $56,000 at a commission rate of 8%?
What is the commission on $56,000 at a commission rate of 8%?
What is the total commission for a car salesman with graduated commission for $35,000 in sales if the commission is $1,700?
What is the total commission for a car salesman with graduated commission for $35,000 in sales if the commission is $1,700?
What is the total pay for a 45-hour week at $12 per hour, including overtime pay?
What is the total pay for a 45-hour week at $12 per hour, including overtime pay?
What is the total earnings for a hairstylist giving 4 men's and 6 children's haircuts, if the men's haircut pays $15 and the children's haircut pays $10?
What is the total earnings for a hairstylist giving 4 men's and 6 children's haircuts, if the men's haircut pays $15 and the children's haircut pays $10?
What is the regular hourly wage for a 40-hour week with a straight-time pay of $350?
What is the regular hourly wage for a 40-hour week with a straight-time pay of $350?
What is Charles's commission on $24,550 in sales, given that the commission rate is 8.5%?
What is Charles's commission on $24,550 in sales, given that the commission rate is 8.5%?
What is the regular hourly wage for a 50-hour week with a total pay of $425?
What is the regular hourly wage for a 50-hour week with a total pay of $425?
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Study Notes
Understanding Pay Calculations
- Quarter hour concept: Employers pay to the closest quarter hour, with quarter hours at 0:00, 0:15, 0:30, and 0:45.
- Overtime pay: Overtime is 1.5 times the regular wage, or 2 times for Sundays or holidays.
- Example 3: Sue's total pay for a 50-hour week is $404.25.
- Example 4: Total pay for a 52-hour week at $10.50 per hour is to be calculated.
- Piecework pay: Payment based on the completion of specific work items.
- Example 5: Total pay for washing 74 cars at $3.50 per car needs to be calculated.
- Example 6: Total earnings for a hairstylist giving 4 men's and 6 children's haircuts needs to be determined.
- Commission: Payment for selling a product or service, with examples of jobs paid on commission.
- Example 7: Jennie's gross pay for a week with total sales of $5670 is $368.55.
- Example 8: Commission on $56,000 at a commission rate of 8% needs to be determined.
- Example 9: Total commission for a car salesman with graduated commission for $35,000 in sales is $1,700.
- Example 10: Charles's commission on $24,550 in sales, with different rates for varying sales levels, is $1,819.50.
Understanding Pay Calculations
- Quarter hour concept: Employers pay to the closest quarter hour, with quarter hours at 0:00, 0:15, 0:30, and 0:45.
- Overtime pay: Overtime is 1.5 times the regular wage, or 2 times for Sundays or holidays.
- Example 3: Sue's total pay for a 50-hour week is $404.25.
- Example 4: Total pay for a 52-hour week at $10.50 per hour is to be calculated.
- Piecework pay: Payment based on the completion of specific work items.
- Example 5: Total pay for washing 74 cars at $3.50 per car needs to be calculated.
- Example 6: Total earnings for a hairstylist giving 4 men's and 6 children's haircuts needs to be determined.
- Commission: Payment for selling a product or service, with examples of jobs paid on commission.
- Example 7: Jennie's gross pay for a week with total sales of $5670 is $368.55.
- Example 8: Commission on $56,000 at a commission rate of 8% needs to be determined.
- Example 9: Total commission for a car salesman with graduated commission for $35,000 in sales is $1,700.
- Example 10: Charles's commission on $24,550 in sales, with different rates for varying sales levels, is $1,819.50.
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