Kai had a gross weekly paycheck of \( \$ 616 \) last week. Kai worked 6 hours for 4 of the days and 8 hours on 1 day. What is Kai's hourly rate of pay? a. \( \$ 16.21 \) b. \( \$ 19.25 \) c. \( \$ 20.53 \) d. \( \$ 25.67 \) Please select the best answer from the choices provided

To find Kai's hourly rate of pay, you first need to calculate the total number of hours worked. Kai worked 6 hours for 4 days, which is \( 6 \text{ hours} \times 4 \text{ days} = 24 \text{ hours} \). On the 5th day, Kai worked 8 hours. So, the total hours worked is \( 24 + 8 = 32 \text{ hours} \). Now, divide Kai's gross weekly paycheck by the total hours worked: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{\$616}{32 \text{ hours}} \approx 19.25 \] Thus, the best answer is **b. \( \$ 19.25 \)**. Fun fact: Did you know that hourly wage calculations are often used in various industries such as retail, hospitality, and even professional services? Understanding your wage helps you budget better and plan for financial goals! Also, it's interesting to note that many workers don't realize that some professions also offer overtime pay for hours worked over a certain limit, typically 40 hours per week. If Kai were to work more hours in a week, he could potentially earn more!