Question

Each of 16 store cashiers worked an average of 21 hours per week and are paid $8.25 per hour. After the store manager hires 2 additional cashiers, each cashier will be paid $0.25 more per hour and will work an average of 1.5 fewer hours per week. What will be the change in the total amount of money the cashiers are paid each week?

Answer 1

Answer:

$211.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Initially:

21 hours per week at 8.25 per hours means:

21 * 8.25 = 173.25 dollars per person

16 person = 16 * 173.25 = $2772 (total)

2nd phase:

2 more cashier = 16 + 2 = 18 cashiers

Per hour 0.25 more, so 8.25 + 0.25 = $8.50 per hour

1.5 hrs less than 21, so 21 - 1.5 = 19.5 hours

Hence,

18 * 19.5 * 8.50 = $2983.50 (new total)

Change in money paid = 2983.50 - 2772 = $211.50