Question

Over a two week period you worked 7 1/2 hrs a day for 8 days. You earn $11.50 an hour. How much money did you earn in your paycheck after $3 was taken out for taxes?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:
`\$687`

Explanation:

Given

Working hours are
`7\ (1)/(2)` for 8 days

Money earned is $11.50 an hour

Total working hours

`=(7* 2+1)/(2)* 8=(15)/(2)* 8\\\\=60\ hr`

Money earned

`=60* 11.50=\$690`

After-tax deduction

`\Rightarrow 690-3=\$687`