Question

Enid got a job through an employment agency that charges a fee equal to 40% of the first five weeks’ pay. The job pays $315 per week. How much does Enid have to pay the employment agency?

Answer 1

Enid has to pay the employment agency $625

Answer 2

So first let's find the total amount Enid made which is $315 X 5 weeks = $1,575. Now let's get the 40% that is owed to the employment agency $1,575 X .40 = $630.