CALCULATING GROSS PAY WORD PROBLEMS WORKSHEET

Problem 1 :

Maria works as an electrician and earns $24.68/h. If she worked for 15 hours on one job, how much did she earn?

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Problem 2 :

Last year, Michelle earned $45183.36 at a hair salon. What was her average monthly income?

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Problem 3 :

Chi works cutting lawns. Last week, he worked 34 hours and earned $329.12. What is his hourly wage?

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Problem 4 :

If Sam is paid biweekly and his annual salary last year was $32000, what was his gross pay on each pay cheque?

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Problem 5 :

Harpreet works as a carpenter for $20.87/h. How much will he earn in a 40-hour work week?

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Problem 6 :

Ben works in a trucking business and is paid $35.75/h. Last week he worked the following hours:

• Monday – 6 hours
• Tuesday – 8 hours
• Wednesday – 8 hours
• Thursday – 12 hours

What was his gross pay for this week?

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Problem 7 :

Jimmy is a flag person and earned $321.10 last week for 32.5 hours work. What is his hourly wage?

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Problem 8 :

Martha’s annual salary last year was $72000. What was her gross pay each month?

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Problem 9 :

Pavneet’s annual gross pay is $48000. If she is paid biweekly, what is her gross pay on each paycheque?

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