Lesson 1: Income - Calculating Gross Pay Using Hourly Wage Practice

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Complete the following questions:


  1. Joan babysits her younger sister for $5.50/hour. Her mom and dad went on a date and were gone for 4.5 hours. How much did Joan earn while babysitting?

    Hint:
    gross pay = rate of pay × hours worked

  2. Rhonda works as a nurse's aid and earns $23.79 per hour. She works 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. How much will Rhonda earn in one week?

    Hint:
    Step 1: Determine the total number of hours worked in a week
    Step 2: Determine the gross pay


Check your answers in the detailed solutions found here. Practice is important before you attempt the Chapter 1, Lesson 1 Assignment.



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