Question

Rosey knows that she needs a minimum of $1776 each month to pay all of her expenses. If she works 37 hours a week, with 4 weeks in a month, which is the best estimate for the minimum hourly wage (after taxes) she needs to pay her expenses each month?

Answer 1

Answer: $12 an hour

Explanation:

Rosey works 37 hours a week and 4 weeks in a month.

Total hours are:

= 37 * 4

= 148 hours

In order to at least cover the $1,776 in expenses she incurs every month, Rosey's hourly pay must be:

= expenses / working hours in month

= 1,776 / 148

= $12 an hour