Gross pay from hourly rates
Gross pay is pay before deductions such as tax or pension contributions.
- Gross pay is pay before deductions such as tax or pension contributions.
- Multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours. Convert minutes to a fraction of an hour.
- For several rates, calculate each part separately before adding. Do not read 30 minutes as 0.30 hours.
Example 1
A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 5 hours 15 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
Example 2
A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 6 hours 30 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
Remember
Use the worked steps to check your method, not just the final answer.
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A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 7 hours 45 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
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A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 8 hours 15 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
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A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 9 hours 30 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
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A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 10 hours 45 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
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A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 11 hours 15 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
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A worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 7 hours 45 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
AnswerA worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 8 hours 15 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
AnswerA worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 9 hours 30 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
AnswerA worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 10 hours 45 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
AnswerA worker earns £8.00 per hour and works 11 hours 15 minutes. Find the gross pay, to the nearest penny.
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