Casey has a job doing valet parking. Casey makes an hourly rate of $4.55 per hour plus tips. Last week Casey worked 26 hours and made $898.55. How much in tips did Casey earn last week?

a. $34.56

b. $118.30

c. $157.25

d. $780.25



Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Respuesta :

The answer is D. $780.25 

In this particular case, you just need to find the difference between what Casey earn hourly with his total earning..

The hourly wage that Casey earned in 26 hours:
$ 4.55 x 26 = 118.3

The total amount that casey earned in 26 hours:
$898.55

So, the amount that Casey earned through tips:
$898.55 - $118.3 = $780.25