What is the gross pay a laborer is entitled to after working six days at a rate of $35.00 for an average of 8.5 hours per day?

To determine the gross pay for the laborer, you need to calculate the total hours worked over the six days and then multiply that by the hourly rate. The laborer works an average of 8.5 hours per day for six days.

First, calculate the total hours worked:

Total hours = Hours per day × Number of days

Total hours = 8.5 hours/day × 6 days = 51 hours

Next, multiply the total hours worked by the hourly rate to find the gross pay:

Gross pay = Total hours × Hourly rate

Gross pay = 51 hours × $35.00/hour = $1,785.00

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