A locksmith worked 32 hours and earned $480, which included some compensation for paid time off. If his true hourly wage is $2 p

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A locksmith worked 32 hours and earned $480, which included some compensation for paid time off. If his true hourly wage is $2 p

er hour more than the pay rate shown on his pay stub, what rate is shown on his pay stub?
A. $15 per hour
B. $16 per hour
C. $17 per hour
D. $13 per hour

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2 answers:

Sphinxa [80] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-02T02:24:52+03:00

Sphinxa [80]4 years ago

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Answer is D. $13 per hour. You would divide $480 by 32, ending with $15. Subtract $2 from that, you will get $13.
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Gwar [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-02T04:23:28+03:00

Answer:

The correct option is D. $13 per hour

Step-by-step explanation:

Let his pay stub wage per hour be $x

So, his true wage per hour be $(x + 2)

Now, he worked for 32 hours and earned $480

According to true wage : his income per hour is given by

⇒ (x + 2) × 32 = 480

⇒ x + 2 = 15

⇒ x = 13

Hence, Rate shown on his pay stub = $13 per hour

Therefore, The correct option is D. $13 per hour