Question

Gopal works 35 hours a week. His net income is $348 and his deductions are $89.50. Apply what you have learned to determine his hourly rate?

Answer 1

Gopal works 35 hours a week.

Net income $348

Deductions $89.50

Hourly rate?

`\begin{gathered} Net\text{ income= Gross pay - deductions} \\ 348=\text{ Gross pay - 89.50} \\ 348\text{ + 89.50= Gross pay} \\ 437.50=\text{ Gross pay} \\ \\ Then\text{ we have to divide the gross pay by the hours worked a week} \\ \frac{Gross\text{ pay}}{hours\text{ worked}}=\text{ Hourly rate} \\ \\ (437.50)/(35)=\text{ \$12.50 is the hourly rate. } \end{gathered}`

His hourly rate is $12.50.