Question

PLEASE HELP ME!!

Marcus got a job through an employment agency that charges a fee equal to 35% of the first four weeks' pay. The job pays $545 per week. How much does Marcus have to pay the employment agency?

A)$190.75
B)$763
C)$2,180
D)$1,144.50

Answer 1

The first four weeks' pay for Marcus is:

4 weeks x $545/week = $2,180

The fee charged by the employment agency is:

35% x $2,180 = $763

Therefore, Marcus has to pay the employment agency $763.

So, the answer is B) $763.