Question

as of september 1, 1997 the minimum wage set at 5.15 per hour how much more would someone earn now than 1997 if she earns $5 more per hour for a 40 hour week

Answer 1

$206.00

Explanation:

1) They used to make $5.00/h

=> 5x 40 = 200 ( the old earning)

2) Add 5 to 5.15 => 5+5.15 = $10.15/h

then multiby it y the number of hours they are working evey week =>

10.15 x 40 = 406 ( the new earning)

3) 406 - 200 = $206.00 more they make nowadays.