A courier worked 39 hours and earned $429, which included some compensation for paid time off. If his true hourly wage is $3 per hour more than the pay rate shown on his pay stub, what rate is shown on his pay stub? Hint: The true hourly wage is the earnings on the pay stub divided by the hours worked. A. $17 per hour B. $8 per hour C. $13 per hour D. $11 per hour
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