Tony's hourly wage as a service station attendant is $8.10. For working the night shift, his wage is increased 20%. What is Tony's hourly wage for working the night shift?

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To calculate Tony's hourly wage for the night shift after the 20% increase:
Hourly wage x 20% increase = additional pay
$8.10 x 0.20 = $1.62
Tony's hourly wage for the night shift is:
Hourly wage + additional pay = total hourly wage for night shift
$8.10 + $1.62 = $9.72
Therefore, the answer is A) $9.72.

Tony's Hourly Wage as a Service Station Attendant Is $8