Robert is paid by the number of bicycle tires he attaches to wheel rims. If he attaches more than his daily quota of tires, he receives 25 cents extra per extra tire. Under which of the following systems is Robert paid?
A)straight piece-rate
B)Scanlon
C)production commission
D)differential piece-rate

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Differential piece-rate systems pay workers a higher rate for exceeding a predetermined quota. In this case, Robert is paid extra for each tire he attaches over his daily quota, making it a differential piece-rate system.

Robert Is Paid by the Number of Bicycle Tires He