Wages & Paychecks Unit Quiz

Teresa earns $14 per hour and worked 40 hours this week. What is her gross pay?

• $54

• $600

• $1,120

• $560

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Teresa earns time and a half when she works overtime. If she earns $14 per hour, what is her overtime pay rate?

• $21 per hour

• $7 per hour

• $28 per hour

• $24 per hour

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Noah works as a server at a diner. His last customer left him a 22% tip on a $48.23 bill. How much will Noah receive for the tip?

• $1.06

• $10.61

• $2.19

• $9.65

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which term describes a wage paid by an employer to an employee that is based on the amount of sales the employee makes?

• Salary

• Hourly Wage

• Tip

• Commission

George earns a salary of $38,500 per year. If he is paid biweekly, what will his gross pay be each pay period?

• $3,208.33

• $1,480.77

• $1,604.17

• $2,138.89

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Edgar is paid a 12% commission for each sale he makes at a computer store. This month he made $12,345 in sales. How much will he be paid this month?

• $1,028.75

• $1,481.40

• $1,851.75

• $148.14

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Which type of tax helps to pay for healthcare costs of adults 65 and older?

• Medicare Tax

• Social Security Tax

• Federal Income Tax

• State Income Tax

Which type of tax helps to pay for retirement income for adults 62 and older?

• Medicare Tax

• Social Security Tax

• Federal Income Tax

• State Income Tax

What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?

• Gross pay is before deductions; net pay is after deductions

• Gross pay is after deductions; net pay is before deductions

• Gross pay and net pay are the same

• Gross pay is hourly; net pay is yearly

What is the purpose of a pay stub?

• To record wages earned and deductions/taxes withheld

• To calculate overtime only

• To show only net pay

• To act as a receipt for shopping