Question

Lanie works part-time at Sweet Treats Catering. She earns $13.25 per hour and work 25 hours a

week. She is paid semi-monthly.
a. Calculate her gross pay for 1 paycheck. Show all your math calculations.

Answer 1

Semi-monthly gross pay = $662.5

Explanation:

Given:

Earning per hour = $13.25

Number of hours per week = 25 hours

Find:

Semi-monthly gross pay

Computation:

Assume two week in semi-month

So,

Total working hour = 2(25)

Total working hour = 50 hours

Semi-monthly gross pay = Total working hour × Earning per hour

Semi-monthly gross pay = 50 × 13.25

Semi-monthly gross pay = $662.5