Kathy Reynolds, a College Student, Works as a Part-Time Retail

question 30

Short Answer

Kathy Reynolds, a college student, works as a part-time retail clerk in a clothing store. Kathy can buy clothes at a discount and earns $12.45 per hour. Compute her earnings for a week when she worked 17.25 hours. (Round to the nearest cent.)

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary gland-produced peptide that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, and confusion.

Oversecretion

The production and release of excess amounts of bodily substances, often hormones, compared to normal levels.

Insulin

A substance created in the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels.