Robin,18 years of age,is an hourly worker in her college's bookstore in Washington state.She works 37 hours during a two-week pay period in her second month of work for the bookstore.The minimum gross pay that she may receive for that two-week period is ________.(Round to the nearest cent. )
A)$157.25
B)$228.01
C)$268.25
D)$344.84

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The minimum wage in Washington state for workers under 18 years of age is $9.04 per hour. Robin worked 37 hours during the two-week pay period, so her gross pay is $9.04 x 37 = $333.48. However, the minimum gross pay that she may receive is $157.25, which is half of the minimum monthly salary for workers under 18 years of age in Washington state.

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