Part 3: Characterization in The Importance of Being Earnest
Question 21 • (2026-2027) Monyok -- Art I -- 1st nine weeks
The table below shows the typical hours worked by employees at a company. A salaried employee makes $67,000 per year. Hourly employees get paid $25 per hour, but get $37.50 per hour for each hour over 40 hours.Sun.Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.0108876.54.5Which of the payment options would you recommend to a new employee?
Answer
A
Either one. Hourly and salaried employees earn the same amount per week.
B
Hourly pay. Hourly employees make more per week than salaried employees.
C
Salaried pay. Salaried employees make more per week than hourly employees.
D
There is not enough information given to compare weekly earnings.
Explanation
The hourly employee works 44 hours total: 40 regular hours and 4 overtime hours. Weekly hourly pay is (40 × $25) + (4 × $37.50) = $1,150. A $67,000 annual salary is about $67,000 ÷ 52 = $1,288.46 per week, which is more, so salaried pay is the better choice.
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