A Nuclear Chemist Received $18,200 in Consulting Fees While Working

question 54

Multiple Choice

A nuclear chemist received $18,200 in consulting fees while working on a nuclear power plant. The chemist worked 130 hours on the project. Find the chemist's hourly wage.

• A) $182
• B) $130
• C) $71
• D) $140
• E) $196

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