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Variable Earnings — Quiz

Question 3 • Financial Math

Casey has a job doing valet parking. Casey makes an hourly rate of 4 point 5 5 dollars per hour plus tips. Last week Casey worked 26 hours and made 898 point 5 5 dollars How much in tips did Casey earn last week?

Answer
A
780 point 2 5 dollars
B
34 point 5 6 dollars
C
157 point 2 5 dollars
D
118 point 3 0 dollars

Explanation

Casey earned $4.55 × 26 = $118.30 in hourly wages. Subtract those wages from the total earnings: $898.55 − $118.30 = $780.25. Casey earned $780.25 in tips, which is choice A.

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