Question

Jan owns a coffee shop. She is planning to hire Michael as a part-time employee at $8.50 per hour. She will also contribute $20 each week to a bonus fund, to be paid out at a later date. Michael cannot work more than 35 hours a week. How much will it cost Jan to hire Michael during his first 2-week pay period?

Answer 1

$595

Explanation:

8.50x 70 hours= equal pay for 2 weeks without bonus pay

35 plus 35=70 hours

$595 without bonus

2(35x8.5) + 2(20)=636 (with bonus)

Without bonus 2(35x8.50)=595

Answer 2

635 dolalrs

Explanation:

How many hours can Jan work in both weeks

35(2) = 70 hours

70 (8.50) = 595 dollars base salary.

Bonus each for both weeks = 2(20) = 40

595 + 40 = 635 dollars