Question

Randy works 50 weeks a year, averaging $500 a week in wages. He is offered a salaried position at $27,500 a year. If he accepts it, he will make ______. a. less money b. more money c. the same amount d. can’t tell

Answer 1

b. more money

Explanation:

Randy's original position lets him make:

50*500 = $25,000

The new position will let him make:

$27,500

Therefore,

original position < new position = $25,000 < $27,500