Question

Terry is paid $6.05 for evrey box of fruit picked and a bonus of $26.89 if more than 18 boxes are packed in one day. How much does Terry earn if he picks 49 boxes of fruit in one day

Answer 1

The total amount earned by Terry is $323.34

Explanation:

amount paid to Terry for every box of fruit picked, A = $6.05

bonus of $26.89 when more than 18 boxes are picked.

Amount earned by Terry for picking 49 boxes is given by;

A = $6.05 x 49 = $296.45

bonus earned by Terry since he picked more than 18 boxes in a day = $26.89

The total amount earned by Terry is given by;

Total amount = $296.45 + $26.89

Total amount = $323.34

Therefore, the total amount earned by Terry is $323.34