Question

alex works for his father assembling clock motors he is paid a piecework rate of $8.50 per motor. this week he assembled 21 motors

Answer 1

Answer: $178.50

Explanation:

If Alex is paid a piecework rate of $8.50 per motor, then;

Price per motor assembly = $8.50

By assembling 21 motors Alex gets,

1 motor = $8.50

21 motors = (21 * $8.50) / 1

= $178.50 / 1

= $178.50

By assembling 21 motors,

Alex gets $178.50