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Exercise 14

Avg difficulty 2.5

Use the problem solving process to decide between the two options. Document your steps and thinking.

You have two job offers. One pays a salary of $85,000 per year with a $2,000 yearly bonus that has the possiblity to increase. The other job pays $42.50 per hour for 40 hours a week. If the jobs and benefits are similar, which job would you choose?

Lee et al., Math in Society, §1.5 Problem Solving, Exercise 14

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