Q22. - Algebra 1

Question

WAGES Emilio earns \(11 per hour. He works 14 hours a week. His employer withholds \)32 from each paycheck for taxes. If he is paid weekly, what is the amount of his paycheck?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The amount of his paycheck is $122.

Step 1. Understand what is given.

Earning per hour = $11

Number of hours worked = 14

Step 2. Determine the total earning.

In 14 hours, he earns $=(14\times 11)=\$154$.

Step 3. Determine his payment.

From $154, his employer withholds $32 for taxes.

So, he gets:

$\$154-\$32$ 

$=\$(154-32)$ 

$=\$122$