Question

an electrician worked 28 hours a week for half a year. if his hourly wage was $25, how much did he earn during this time period?
○ a. $700
○ b. $18,200
○ c. $36,400
○ d. $350

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the number of weeks in half a year

There are 52 weeks in a year, so in half a year, there are \( \frac{52}{2}=26 \) weeks.

Step2: Calculate the weekly earnings

The electrician works 28 hours a week and earns $25 per hour. So the weekly earnings are \( 28\times25 = 700 \) dollars.

Step3: Calculate the total earnings for half - a - year

Multiply the weekly earnings by the number of weeks. Total earnings \(=700\times26\)

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Answer:

B. $18,200