Solve the problem.
-Suppose assembly line workers are paid as follows: If Jared assembles 80 items, what are his gross earnings?
A)$86.25
B)$83.75
C)$80.00
D)$140.00

Question

Solve the problem.
-Suppose assembly line workers are paid as follows:  If Jared assembles 80 items, what are his gross earnings?
A)$86.25 
B)$83.75 
C)$80.00 
D)$140.00

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jared's gross earnings can be calculated as follows:
Gross Earnings = (Number of items assembled x Piece rate) + Bonus
In this problem, the piece rate is $0.75 per item and the bonus for assembling 80 items is $23.75. Therefore,
Gross Earnings = (80 x 0.75) + 23.75 = $83.75
Hence, the correct answer is choice B. Jared’s gross earnings are calculated by multiplying his pay rate ($1.75) by the number of items he assembled (80). Therefore, his gross earnings would be $1.75 x 80 = $140. However, he must subtract the 20% withholding which is $28. This leaves Jared with a net pay of $112. To confirm, we can also add the net pay and withholding to get the gross earnings: $112 + $28 = $140. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) $83.75, which is Jared’s net pay after withholding.

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