Question

A driver works 40 hours a week for the first year on the
job. How much does the driver earn for the year? (Hint:
The driver earns $14 an hour for the first 4 weeks he
works. Then he earns $18 an hour.)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

*( / means per)

Okay, so he works 40 hours/ week and works for a year. There are approximately 52 weeks in a year.

First 4 weeks he earns $14/ hour

Rest of the year he earns $18/ hour

First 4 weeks => 40 hours x $14 x 4 weeks = $2240

52 - 4 = 48 weeks after => 40 hours x $18 x 48 weeks = $34560

Total=> 2240 + 34560 = $36,800

The driver earns that total amount in a year.