Entering the World of WorkSection 1:
Gathering Job LeadsMath Practice Step-by-StepFollow these steps to solve the Section 6.1 Math Practice problem. Working for a Temp Agency Figure It Out You are paid $5.50 an hour at your at your job through a temp agency. You work 25 hours a week. The agency receives 13 percent of your earnings. How much will the temp agency receive weekly? Step 1 Calculate your weekly pay. Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours you work per week.
Step 2 Convert the agency's fee to a decimal.
Step 3 Multiply the decimal by your weekly pay. |