A construction worker worked 36 hours and earned $504, which included some compensation for paid time off. if his true hourly wage is $4 per hour more than the pay rate shown on his pay stub what rate is shown on his pay stub?

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Keon Cooley

15 June, 08:43

A construction worker worked 36 hours and earned $504, which included some compensation for paid time off. if his true hourly wage is $4 per hour more than the pay rate shown on his pay stub what rate is shown on his pay stub?

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Kianna · Answer 1

Take first the pay rate of the construction worker with the given details

pay rate = earnings/hours worked

where

earnings = $504

hours worked = 36 hours

pay rate = $14/hr

The problem stated that the true hourly wage is $4 more than the pay rate, thus

true hourly wage = payrate+$4

true hourly wage = $14+$4

true hourly wage = $18

The true hourly wage that will appear on his pay stub is $18.