EmploymentQuestion 220 of 1632
A carpenter earns $30.00 per hour and works 14 hours in one workday. What is the gross pay for that day?
a.$510.00
b.$540.00
c.$420.00
d.$630.00
Explanation
Hours 1-8 at $30.00 = $240.00; hours 9-12 (4 hours) at 1.5× ($45.00) = $180.00; hours 13-14 (2 hours) at 2× ($60.00) = $120.00. Total = $240.00 + $180.00 + $120.00 = $540.00.
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