SECTION 1-1 Hourly Pay pp. 92-93
Section Objective Calculate: straight-time pay
Key Words to Know hourly rate (p. 92) A fixed amount of money paid for each hour of work. straight-time pay (p. 92) The total amount of money earned for a pay period at the hourly rate.
Formula Straight-Time Pay = Hourly Rate × Hours Worked
The Road to Building Castles p. 92 Why is it important to understand all facets of a business?
Example 1 Shawna Jackson is a mail clerk. She earns $8.40 per hour. Last week she worked 40 hours, and this week she worked 39½ hours. What is her straight-time pay for each week?
Example 1 Answer Step: Find the straight-time pay. Last week: $8.40 × 40 = $336.00 This week: $8.40 × 39½ = $331.80
Practice 1 Izumi is a musician. She earns $35.00 per hour. She works 32½ hours. What is her straight-time pay?
Practice 1 Answer $1,137.50
Practice 2 Steve is a plumber. He earns $28.75 per hour. He works 39¾ hours. What is his straight-time pay?
Practice 2 Answer $1,142.81
END OF SECTION 1-1 Hourly Pay