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Piper works at a camera store. He paid an hourly rate plus 16% commission on everything he sells. One week, he paid $365 for working 20 hours and selling $1,500 worth of camera equipment. What is his hourly rate? *

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1500 * 0.16 = 240
365 - 240 = 125
125 / 20 = 6.25 per hour
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