Answer:
David earns $10.14 per hour.
Step-by-step explanation:
David earns for an hour = $8.59
He gets benefits package that is equal to 18% of his hourly wages.
18% of 8.59
× 8.59
= 0.18 × 8.59
= $1.5462 ≈ $1.55
David's per hour earning = $8.59 + $1.55 = $10.14
David earns $10.14 per hour.