You are working on a part-time job for $20 per hour. You worked 6, $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ , $4 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ , $3 \frac { 3 } { 4 }$ , and $6 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ hours during the last five days.
a. Find the total number of hours you worked during the last five days.
b. Find your total wages for the five days.
A) (a) 23 hours; (b) $460 pay.
B) (a) 3 hours; (b) $460 pay.
C) (a) 23 hours; (b) $440 pay.
D) (a) 3 hours; (b) $440 pay.
E) (a) 3 hours; (b) $480 pay.

Question

You are working on a part-time job for $20 per hour. You worked 6, $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ , $4 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ , $3 \frac { 3 } { 4 }$ , and $6 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ hours during the last five days. 
a. Find the total number of hours you worked during the last five days.
b. Find your total wages for the five days.
A) (a) 23 hours; (b) $460 pay.
B) (a) 3 hours; (b) $460 pay.
C) (a) 23 hours; (b) $440 pay.
D) (a) 3 hours; (b) $440 pay.
E) (a) 3 hours; (b) $480 pay.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First, add the hours: 6 + $2 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$ + $4 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ + $3 \frac { 3 } { 4 }$ + $6 \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ = 23 hours. Then, calculate the pay: 23 hours * $20/hour = $460.

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