Calculating Gross Pay. Lesson Reinforcement

Topic: Calculating Gross Pay

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Calculate gross pay given different scenarios.

​Prior Lesson(s) Review

Multiple Choice

In addition to work experience, why do many young adults find it beneficial to have a job?

• To pay taxes

• To gain disposable income

• To make friends

Multiple Choice

Overtime is time worked within an employee’s regular hours.

• False
• True

Multiple Choice

What is overtime pay rate according to the Fair Labor Standards Act?

• One and a half times the regular rate of pay
• Twice the regular rate of pay
• Same as the regular rate of pay

Multiple Choice

Salaried employees always work a typical 40-hour week.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Why do salaried workers not receive overtime pay?

• Because they are paid a fixed salary regardless of hours worked
• Because they do not work enough hours
• Because they are not eligible for overtime pay

Multiple Choice

James is paid a salary of $36,000 per year. His employer uses a monthly pay period. How much will James receive in each paycheck?

• $3,000
• $4,000
• $2,500

Multiple Choice

John earns money and is paid every two weeks by his employer. What is this type of pay period called?

• Monthly
• Biweekly
• Weekly

Drag and Drop

A ​

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is the number of days an employee works and is paid for each paycheck. A ​

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is the day a person is paid.

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pay period

Payday

Dropdown

The ​

Select answer

wage is a specific rate of money per hour worked that is paid by an employer.

Math Response

Maria worked 5 hour of overtime in a week. Her regular pay is $15 per hour. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, at what rate will Maria overtime hours be paid?

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Correct Answer: 13.50

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Math Response

Maria works 45 hours in a week and gets $15 for each hour. How much money will she get for the first 40 hours she worked?

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Correct Answer: 600

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Multiple Choice

James receives a fixed amount of money from his employer every month regardless of the hours he works. What type of pay is James receiving?

• Salary

• Commission
• Piecework pay

Multiple Choice

John earns $36,000 a year and gets paid every two weeks. How much money does John get every two weeks

• $1,384.62
• $1,500
• $2,000