Question

N entry level technical writer's annual pay is $55,068 based on 52 weeks per year. Due to the economy, his company is having to cut back on the number of weeks that it employs its technical writers. If the firm cuts the work year to 51 weeks but keeps the same rate of pay, how much should the technical writer expect his annual pay to decrease? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

The technical writer should expect his annual pay to decrease by $1,059

Explanation:

52 weeks = $55,068

51 weeks =

Cross Multiply

51 weeks × $55,068/52 weeks

= $54009

The writer will be paid $54009 for 51 weeks

His pay reduced by:

$55,068 - $54,009

= $1,059