Question

You’re a contractor doing Web design for a local mail-order business. You need to bill them for the hours you’ve worked so you can get paid. Last week you worked 15.5 hours, and this week you worked 27.75 hours. You make $30 per hour. How much will you get paid?

Answer 1

$1,297.50

Explanation:

For the first week:

15.5 hours x $30/hour = $465

For the second week:

27.75 hours x $30/hour = $832.50

To find the total amount:

$465 + $832.50 = $1,297.50

Answer 2

Explanation: