CSEC Mathematics - Wages and Salaries

Jennifer earns a weekly wage of $500. She receives an additional 8% commission on any sales over $1,000. Last week, she sold $1,500 worth of products. What was her total earning for the week?

• $540

• $580

• $620

• $660

A company pays its employees an hourly rate of $12.50. If John works 45 hours in one week and receives overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for any hours worked over 40, what is his total pay for the week?

• $531.25

• $593.75

• $575.00

• $625.00

Rachel earns a monthly salary of $2,400. She is given a raise of 5%. What is her new monthly salary?

• $2,420

• $2,480

• $2,520

• $2,640

Steven is paid a basic monthly salary of $1,200 plus 10% of his sales. In one month, he sells $5,000 worth of products. What is his total salary for the month?

• $1,200

• $1,500

• $1,700

• $1,800

Emily works part-time and earns $15 per hour. Last week, she worked 20 hours. How much did she earn?

• $150

• $200

• $250

• $300

Carlos's salary is $2,000 per month. He receives a 2% bonus at the end of each month. What is his total monthly income, including the bonus?

• $2,020

• $2,040

• $2,100

• $2,200

Sarah is paid $20 per hour for the first 40 hours and $30 per hour for any additional hours. Last week, she worked 45 hours. What was her total pay?

• $800

• $850

• $900

• $950

Mark earns $1,800 per month. His employer deducts 12% for taxes and 5% for insurance. How much does he take home each month?

Remember:

1. 1. Deducts means to SUBTRACT

2. 2. The 12% and 5% are both off the ORIGINAL salary ($1,800)

• $1,296

• $1,350

• $1,494

• $1,512