1. SECTION
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Hourly Pay pp

2. 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.

3. Formula
Straight-Time Pay = Hourly Rate × Hours Worked

4. 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?

5. Example 1 Answer Step: Find the straight-time pay.
Last week: $8.40 × 40 = $336.00
This week: $8.40 × 39½ = $331.80

6. Practice 1
Izumi is a musician. She earns $35.00 per hour. She works 32½ hours.
What is her straight-time pay?

7. Practice 1 Answer
$1,137.50

8. Home work
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