Multiple Choice Question

Question

Aaron works
3 1/2
hours every Saturday at a rate of $7.25 per hour. He is paid every four weeks. If his boss gives him a $1.00 raise, how much will Aaron be paid in his next paycheck?
A.
$95.70

B.
$101.50

C.
$108.90

D.
$115.50

Answer 1

To calculate Aaron's next paycheck after receiving a $1.00 raise, we can follow these steps:

1. Determine Aaron's new hourly wage:

   • Original wage: $7.25
   • New wage: $7.25 + $1.00 = $8.25

2. Calculate Aaron's weekly earnings based on the new hourly rate:

   • Hours worked each Saturday: 3 1/2 hours = 3.5 hours
   • Weekly earnings = 3.5 hours × $8.25/hour = $28.875

3. Since Aaron is paid every four weeks, we need to calculate his earnings for four weeks:

   • Four-week earnings = $28.875 × 4 = $115.50

Therefore, the amount that Aaron will be paid in his next paycheck is D. $115.50.