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Hector works in a gas station and earns $8.60 per hour. Last week he worked 29 hours. What was his gross pay?
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Hector works at a gas station and earns $8.60 per hour. He worked 29 hours last week. We need to find out his gross pay, which is the total amount he earned before any deductions like taxes. Show more…
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