Question

4. You work in the upholstery department of a furniture factory.

You are trained to upholster couches, loveseats, and chairs. You
receive $105 for each couch, $85 for each loveseat, and $65 for
each chair. During the last four weeks you upholstered 5 couches,
6 loveseats, and 5 chairs.
a. What is your total pay for the four weeks?
b. If you worked 160 hours, what was your hourly rate?​

Answer 1

a. $1360

b. $8.50 per hour

Explanation:

a.

5 couches upholstered, each 105 equals 5 * 105 = 525

6 loveseats upholstered, each 85 equals 6 * 85 = 510

5 chairs upholstered, each 65 equals 5 * 65 = 325

Hence, total pay = 525 + 510 + 325 = $1360

b.

To find hourly rate, we take total amount and divide it by number of hours.

1360/160 = $8.5 per hour

Hence, hourly rate is $8.50 per hour