The Robinson family includes 2 children and 2 parents who are both working full-time (2,080 hours per work year). Their total annual basic needs budget is $95,477 excluding taxes. On average, what hourly wage should each parent earn in order to remain within their budget?(1 point)

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Responses

$22.95
$22.95

$18.25
$18.25

$45.90
$45.90

$31.39

Answer 1

To find the average hourly wage for each parent, you divide the total annual basic needs budget by the total number of work hours for both parents:

Total work hours: 2 (parents) * 2,080 hours per year = 4,160 hours per year

Average hourly wage: $95,477 / 4,160 hours = $22.95

Therefore, each parent should earn an hourly wage of $22.95 to remain within their budget.