Math Problem Statement

$18 pr hour for 40 hours, 5 days a week, paid biweekly. How much?

Solution

To calculate the biweekly pay for working at $18 per hour, 40 hours a week, over two weeks, follow these steps:

  1. Calculate weekly pay: 18 dollars/hour×40 hours=720 dollars18 \text{ dollars/hour} \times 40 \text{ hours} = 720 \text{ dollars}

  2. Calculate biweekly pay: 720 dollars×2 weeks=1440 dollars720 \text{ dollars} \times 2 \text{ weeks} = 1440 \text{ dollars}

The total biweekly pay is $1,440.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What would the pay be with overtime included?
  2. How would the pay change with a different hourly rate?
  3. What would be the monthly pay based on this rate?
  4. How much would be earned in a year?
  5. What if there were deductions, like taxes?

Tip: When calculating hourly wages, always consider if overtime applies, which typically pays more than the regular hourly rate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic
Multiplication
Unit Conversion

Formulas

Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Hours Worked per Week
Biweekly Pay = Weekly Pay × 2

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7