Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C. $17 per hour

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of hours the locksmith has worked = 32 hours

Amount of money earned by locksmith = $480

So, Hourly wage shown on his pay stub = $15 per hour

Now, his true hourly wage is $2 per hour more than the pay rate shown on his pay stub

So, True hourly wage = Wage on pay stub + 2

                                    = 15 + 2 = $17

Therefore, The correct option is C. $17 per hour

Answer 2

The answer is 13 per hour.