Brandy's Gift House pays employees for each gift they gift wrap. Assume they are paid as follows:

$\begin{array}{ll}
\text { gifts 1-10 } & \$ 13 \text { each } \
\text { gifts 11-15 } & \text { \$16 each } \
\text { gifts 16 and up } & \$ 20 \text { each }
\end{array}$
If Lee wraps 11 gifts, what are her gross earnings?

Question

Brandy's Gift House pays employees for each gift they gift wrap. Assume they are paid as follows:

$\begin{array}{ll}
\text { gifts 1-10 } & \$ 13 \text { each } \
\text { gifts 11-15 } & \text { \$16 each } \
\text { gifts 16 and up } & \$ 20 \text { each }
\end{array}$ 
If Lee wraps 11 gifts, what are her gross earnings?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For the first 10 gifts, Lee earns $13 each, totaling $130. For the 11th gift, she earns $16. Therefore, her total earnings are $130 + $16 = $146.

Brandy's Gift House Pays Employees for Each Gift They Gift