Entering the World of Work

Section 2: Your Pay and Benefits

Math Practice Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to solve the Section 9.2 Math Practice problem.

Hourly Wages vs. Salary
Figure It Out  Alpha Messenger Service offers you weekly salary of $250.00 for 30 hours. Speedy Couriers will pay you a wage of $5.00 for 40 hours a week. Which job offers the better rate of pay?

Step 1  Calculate the weekly wage for Speedy Couriers. Multiply the pay per hour by the number of hours.

Step 2  Compare the two wages. Which wage is higher?