Pay Stub

How often does Hope receive a paycheck?

• Twice a month

• Once a year

• Once a month

• Once a week

Answer explanation

Hope receives a paycheck twice a month, which means she is paid every two weeks. This frequency is common for many employees, making 'twice a month' the correct answer.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What does YTD stand for?

• Young To Do

• Year To Date

• Year Over To

• You Oh Date

Answer explanation

YTD stands for 'Year To Date', which refers to the period starting from the beginning of the current year up to the present date. This term is commonly used in financial contexts to compare performance over time.

What is the pay period on this check?

• 5-1-2020 - 5-1-2023

• 4-1-2019 - 5-1-2023

• 5-1-2020 - 5-15-2020

• 3/1/2023

Answer explanation

The pay period on the check is indicated by the dates on it. The correct choice, 5-1-2020 - 5-15-2020, shows a specific range that aligns with typical pay periods, while the other options do not match the check's timeframe.

What is Hope's pay date?

• 5/20/2022

• 5/01/2020

• 5/16/2019

• 5/21/2020

Answer explanation

Hope's pay date is 5/21/2020, which is the only date listed that falls within the correct timeframe for her payments. The other options are either too early or not relevant.

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.2

What is Hope's YTD gross pay?

• $5,000

• $5,400

• $2,563.11

• $6000

Answer explanation

Hope's YTD gross pay is calculated based on her earnings. The correct amount is $5,400, which reflects her total earnings up to this point in the year.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

What is the difference between gross and net pay?

• Gross = money before tax & deductions

  Net = Money you take home

• Gross = taxed money

  Net = More money

• Gross = money you take home

  Net = money before taxes

• Gross = no money

  Net = some money

Answer explanation

Gross pay is the total earnings before any taxes or deductions are taken out, while net pay is the amount you actually take home after those deductions. Therefore, the correct choice clearly defines these terms.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.1

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

How much does Hope get paid per hour?

• $12

• $10

• $150

• $15

Answer explanation

Hope gets paid $15 per hour, which is the highest among the options provided. This indicates a competitive wage compared to the other choices of $12, $10, and $150.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

How much money does Hope "take home" on this pay check?

• $600

• $345

• $284.79

• $315.21

Answer explanation

Hope takes home $284.79 after deductions. This amount reflects her net pay, which is calculated by subtracting taxes and other withholdings from her gross pay.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

How many hours did Hope work from 5/1 - 5/15

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 40

Answer explanation

Hope worked 8 hours a day for 5 days a week. From 5/1 to 5/15, there are 10 weekdays, resulting in 40 hours of work (8 hours x 5 days = 40 hours). Therefore, the correct answer is 40.

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CCSS.4.MD.B.4

If Hope gets paid twice (2) a month and works for eight months (8), how many pay checks has she received so far?

• 10

• 6

• 16

• 4

Answer explanation

Hope is paid twice a month for 8 months. Therefore, the total number of paychecks is 2 paychecks/month * 8 months = 16 paychecks. Thus, the correct answer is 16.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3