Question

A locksmith worked 32 hours and earned $480, which included some compensation for paid time off. If his true hourly wage is $2 per hour more than the pay rate shown on his pay stub, what rate is shown on his pay stub?

A. $15 per hour
B. $16 per hour
C. $17 per hour
D. $13 per hour

Answer 1

Answer is D. $13 per hour. You would divide $480 by 32, ending with $15. Subtract $2 from that, you will get $13.
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Answer 2

The correct option is D. $13 per hour

Explanation:

Let his pay stub wage per hour be $x

So, his true wage per hour be $(x + 2)

Now, he worked for 32 hours and earned $480

According to true wage : his income per hour is given by

⇒ (x + 2) × 32 = 480

⇒ x + 2 = 15

⇒ x = 13

Hence, Rate shown on his pay stub = $13 per hour

Therefore, The correct option is D. $13 per hour