LO 3-1, 3-2 Each of the following workers is a piece-rate worker at Golden Boats in Connecticut. If the employees have a standard 40-hour workweek, what is their effective hourly wage? Based on the state’s minimum wage in Connecticut, calculate each employee’s minimum weekly pay. What is the difference the employer must pay between the calculated gross pay and the calculated state’s minimum pay if any? (Reminder: Divide gross pay by 40 hours to determine the hourly wage.)

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Gross Worker Number of Items Rate per Item Pay Gross Pay/ Minimum 40 Hours Pay P 25 boat hulls $25 OR Q 15 steering mechanisms 150 seat covers $10 $24 Difference to Be Paid by the Employer