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Piecework pp

2. Key Words to Know piecework (p. 99)
A specified amount of money paid to an employee for each item of work completed.

3. Formula
Total Pay = Rate per Item × Number of Items Produced

4. Example 1
Ramon Hernandez works for National Cabinet Company. He is paid $8.00 for each cabinet he assembles. Last week he assembled 45 cabinets. This week he assembled 42.
What is his pay for each week?

5. Example 1 Answer Step: Find the total pay.
Last week: $8.00 × 45 = $360.00
This week: $8.00 × 42 = $336.00

6. Homework
Pg. 99: 1-23