You work at a fast food chain and are paid $10 per hour. What is this form of compensation called?
A) salary
B) wages
C) commission
D) incentives

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Wages refer to a payment made to an hourly worker, which is the case for someone working at a fast food chain who is paid $10 per hour. Salary is a fixed payment made to salaried employees on an annual or monthly basis. Commission is a payment based on a percentage of sales and is typically reserved for sales positions. Incentives refer to additional compensation or rewards offered to employees for meeting certain goals or performance targets.

You Work at a Fast Food Chain and Are Paid