Calculating Pay (Junior Cert Business Studies): Quizzes
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What does basic pay include?
What does basic pay include?
Pay for normal hours only
If someone earns €14/hour for 38 hours, what is their basic pay?
If someone earns €14/hour for 38 hours, what is their basic pay?
€532
Which workers are typically paid using the piece rate system?
Which workers are typically paid using the piece rate system?
Manufacturing or agriculture workers
If someone earns €3 per item and makes 72 items, what is their piece rate pay?
If someone earns €3 per item and makes 72 items, what is their piece rate pay?
€216
What is time and a half for someone earning €18/hour?
What is time and a half for someone earning €18/hour?
€27 per hour
When is double time most commonly paid?
When is double time most commonly paid?
Bank holidays
What is 5% commission on sales of €2,400?
What is 5% commission on sales of €2,400?
€120
How is gross pay calculated?
How is gross pay calculated?
Basic pay + overtime + commission + bonuses
Which type of deduction must be paid by law?
Which type of deduction must be paid by law?
Statutory deductions
What does PRSI entitle employees to receive?
What does PRSI entitle employees to receive?
Social welfare benefits
Which is an example of a non-statutory deduction?
Which is an example of a non-statutory deduction?
Health insurance
How is net pay calculated?
How is net pay calculated?
Gross pay - total deductions
What do tax credits do?
What do tax credits do?
Reduce income tax owed