Chap 3 Exercises Set A

Question 1

Thomas Wilson is a minimum wage worker in Nevada. He is contemplating a move to another state. Which of the following states would be the most favorable in terms of the highest minimum wage?

Which Apply?

• Idaho
• Utah
• California
• Arizona

Answer 1

• California
• Arizona

Question 2

Certain types of businesses are always covered by FLSA provisions. Which of the following businesses are always covered by FLSA?

Which apply?

• A Social Security Administration branch office.
• A school for children with learning disabilities.
• Fruit stands selling only locally obtained goods that conduct no interstate business.
• A privately run hospital.

Answer 2

• A Social Security Administration branch office.
• A school for children with learning disabilities.
• A privately run hospital.

Question 3

Marion Barker is a tipped employee in Wisconsin. What is the minimum cash wage for her state?

Multiple Choice

• $4.93/hour
• $2.33/hour
• $2.13/hour
• $3.32/hour

Answer 3

$2.33/hour

Question 4

Rick Richards, a waiter at the Misosis Club in Pennsylvania, receives the tipped minimum wage. During a 40-hour workweek, how much must he earn in tips to meet the minimum wage requirement?

Multiple Choice

• $113.20
• $85.20
• $176.80
• $204.80

Answer 4

$176.80

$2.83 × 40 = $113.20 - tipped minimum wage

$7.25 × 40 = $290 - minimum wage

$290 − $113.20 = $176.80

Question 5

Marty Burgess works for Hyrolated Sports. His compensation is based on sales of store products to customers. Which type of pay basis represents Marty’s pay?

Multiple Choice

• Salary
• Hourly
• Piece rate
• Commission

Answer 5

Commission

Question 6

Lana Reid is an accounting clerk at Tenity Enterprises who is paid $18.15 per hour. During a week’s pay period, she worked 39 hours and 41 minutes. Based on a hundredth-hour pay method, what is her gross pay for the period?

Multiple Choice

• $721.46
• $720.25
• $726.00
• $716.93

Answer 6

$720.25

$18.15 × 39 = $707.85

41/60 = 0.68333

0.68333 × $18.15 = $12.40

$707.85 + $12.40 = $720.25

Question 7

According to the FLSA, what is the basis used to determine overtime worked for standard nonexempt workers?

Multiple Choice

• The 8 and 80 rule.
• The excess over 8 hours in a 24-hour period.
• The excess over 40 hours during a pay period.
• The excess over 40 hours in seven consecutive days.

Answer 7

The excess over 40 hours in seven consecutive days.

Question 8

Eugene Torres works in a shared role for Multiglass Computers. He works in both the programming and the research departments for the company and splits his time equally in both roles. Eugene is paid $20 per hour in the programming department and $28 per hour in the research department. When he works overtime in the research department, what is his pay rate?

Multiple Choice

• $42 per hour
• $36 per hour
• $30 per hour
• $48 per hour

Answer 8

$42 per hour

Question 9

Of the items in the following list, which one(s) should appear in a payroll register?

Which apply?

• Hours worked
• Name
• Home address
• Shifts worked

Answer 9

• Hours worked
• Name
• -

Question 10

Jude Sizemore is a full-time student at Sioux City College in Sioux City, Iowa, where he works in the library. What is the minimum hourly wage that he may receive?

Multiple Choice

• $6.50 per hour
• $6.16 per hour
• $5.44 per hour
• $7.25 per hour

Answer 10

$6.16 per hour

$7.25 x 85% = $6.16