7) Remus earns $.15 per unit for the work he does. For all units he produces in a week, over 1,000, he receives
$.20. What were his weekly earnings if he produced 1,420 units?
a.) $234
b.) $244.
c.) $334

You want to know what Remus earns for producing 1420 units if the first 1000 are paid at $0.15 per unit and those over 1000 are paid at $0.20 per unit.

First group

The pay Remus receives for 1000 units is ...

(1000 unit) × $0.15/unit = $150

Second group

The number of units over 1000 is 1420 -1000 = 420. Remus is paid $0.20 for each of those, so that pay is ...

(420 unit) × ($0.20/unti) = $84

His total earnings for the week were $150 +84 = $234, choice A.

7) Remus earns $.15 per unit for the work he does. For all units he produces in a week, over 1,000, he receives $.20. What were his weekly earnings if he produced 1,420 units? a.) $234 b.) $244. c.) $334

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7) Remus earns $.15 per unit for the work he does. For all units he produces in a week, over 1,000, he receives
$.20. What were his weekly earnings if he produced 1,420 units?
a.) $234
b.) $244.
c.) $334