Question

1. leo started working for a new company that paid him $25 per hour with a hiring bonus of $100. during the first two weeks he was paid $1,200, which included the bonus. how many hours did he work during the first two weeks?

a 40
b 44
c 48

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract the bonus from total pay

Total pay is $1200, bonus is $100. So pay from hours worked is $1200 - $100 = $1100.

Step2: Divide by hourly rate to find hours

Hourly rate is $25. Hours = $1100 / $25 = 44.

Answer:

B. 44