ACME package delivery pays employees for each package they deliver. Last week Josef delivered 20 packages. Find his gross weekly earnings if he is paid at the following differential piece rate. $$\begin{array} { l r }
1 - 10 \text { packages } & \$ 7.00 \text { each } \
11 - 15 \text { packages } & \$ 8.75 \text { each } \
16 \text { or more packages } & \$ 10.50 \text { each }
\end{array}$$
A) $210.00
B) $166.25
C) $157.50
D) $140.00

Question

ACME package delivery pays employees for each package they deliver. Last week Josef delivered 20 packages. Find his gross weekly earnings if he is paid at the following differential piece rate. $$\begin{array} { l r } 
1 - 10 \text { packages } & \$ 7.00 \text { each } \
11 - 15 \text { packages } & \$ 8.75 \text { each } \
16 \text { or more packages } & \$ 10.50 \text { each }
\end{array}$$
A) $210.00
B) $166.25
C) $157.50
D) $140.00

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For the first 10 packages, Josef earns $7.00 each, totaling $70.00. For packages 11-15, he earns $8.75 each, totaling $43.75 for 5 packages. For packages 16-20, he earns $10.50 each, totaling $52.50 for 5 packages. Adding these amounts gives $70.00 + $43.75 + $52.50 = $166.25.

ACME Package Delivery Pays Employees for Each Package They Deliver