Brandie Is an Hourly Worker Whose Employer Uses the Quarter-Hour

question 53

Multiple Choice

Brandie is an hourly worker whose employer uses the quarter-hour method. During a one-week period, she worked the following hours: Using the quarter-hour method, how many hours did she work that week?

• A) 39.50 hours
• B) 39.75 hours
• C) 40.00 hours
• D) 40.25 hours

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