Over a two week period you worked 7 1/2 hrs a day for 8 days. You earn $11.50 an hour. How much money did you earn in your paycheck after $3 was taken out for taxes?

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asked Nov 25, 2022 9.1k views

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Joel Arnold · Answer 1 · 2022-11-30T15:05:56+0000

Answer:
$\$687$

Explanation:

Given

Working hours are
$7\ (1)/(2)$ for 8 days

Money earned is $11.50 an hour

Total working hours

$=(7* 2+1)/(2)* 8=(15)/(2)* 8\\\\=60\ hr$

Money earned

$=60* 11.50=\$690$

After-tax deduction

$\Rightarrow 690-3=\$687$