1. In 1975, the minimum wage was
$2.10 per hour. Write and simplify an
expression to show wages earned in
a 35-hour week after a $12 tax
deduction.
2.101
3. In 1 week Ed works 4 days, 3 hours
a day, for $12 per hour, and 2 days,
6 hours a day, for $15 per hour.
Simplify the expression 12(4.3) +
15(26) to find Ed's weekly
earnings.
Choose the letter for the best answer.
5. As of September 1, 1997, the
minimum wage was set at $5.15 per
hour. How much more would someone
earn now than in 1997 if she earns $5
more per hour for a 40-hour week?
A $206 more
B $200 more
C $406 more
D $400 more
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2. George bought 3 boxes of Girl Scout
cookies at $3.50 per box and
4 boxes at $3.00 per box. Write and
simplify an expression to show his
total cost.
7. Yvonne took her younger brother and
his friends to the movies. She bought
5 tickets for $8 each, 4 drinks for
$2 each, and two $3 containers of
popcorn. How much did she spend?
A $22
B $51
C $54
D $38
4. Keisha had $150. She bought
jeans for $27, a sweater for $32,
3 blouses for $16 each, and 2 pairs
of socks for $6 each. Simplify the
expression 150 [27 +32 + (3.
16)+(26)] to find out how much
money she has left.
6. Gary received $200 in birthday gifts.
He bought 5 CDs for $15 each,
2 posters for $12 each, and a $70
jacket. How much money does he
have left?
F $31
G $10
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H $132
J $169
8. On a business trip, Mr. Chang stayed
in a hotel for 7 nights. He paid $149
per night. While he was there, he
made 8 phone calls at $2 each and
charged $81 to room service. How
much did he spend?
F $246
G $946
H $1,043
J $1,140