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2 marksConsumer Arithmetic Applications

CSEC Mathematics · May/June 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)(ii)

A truck driver earns a basic wage of $560.00 for a 40-hour week. Overtime is paid at one and a half times the basic hourly rate.

Calculate his overtime wage for 10 hours of overtime.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Using a calculator, or otherwise, calculate the EXACT value of 2 2/3 + 1 1/5 divided by 6 2/5, giving your answer as a common fraction.[3 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Calculate the EXACT value of the square root of 0.0256 divided by 25, giving your answer in standard form.[3 marks]
  3. 1(b)(i)Calculate his hourly rate.[1 mark]
  4. 1(b)(iii)Calculate the TOTAL wages earned by the truck driver for a 55-hour week.[3 marks]

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