Question

3) Read the scenario. Then, choose the best answer.

While a junior in high school, Javier accepted a job stocking shelves at a local grocery store. He makes an hourly wage of $8.50. He is paid semimonthly and works an average of 20 hours per week.

What is Javier’s annual income?
$8,160
$3,480
$8,840
$13,200

Answer 1

$8160

Step-by-step explanation:

Hourly wage is 8.50

He works 20hours per week

Weekly pay is 8.50x 20 = 170

Semi monthly is twice a month

Semi month he receives 170 x 2= 340

Monthly he receives 340x2 =680

Annual income is 12 months = 680x 12

$8160