Alocksmith worked 32 hours and earned $480, which included some compensation for paid time off. if his true hourly wage is $2 per hour more than the pay rate shown on his pay stub, what rate is shown on his pay stub?

a. $15 per hour
b. $16 per hour
c. $17 per hour
d. $13 per hour

The correct option is D. $13 per hour

Step-by-step explanation:

Let his pay stub wage per hour be $x

So, his true wage per hour be $(x + 2)

Now, he worked for 32 hours and earned $480

According to true wage : his income per hour is given by

⇒ (x + 2) × 32 = 480

⇒ x + 2 = 15

⇒ x = 13

Hence, Rate shown on his pay stub = $13 per hour

Therefore, The correct option is D. $13 per hour

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