Question $6$: Theresa works in the warehouse of a large retailer. The state in which she works mandates a minimum wage of $$12\mathrm{.}50/$hour$,$ and the city mandates a minimum of $$15/$hour$.$ What is the minimum hourly wage Theresa earns?

Answer:

A$.$

$$22\mathrm{.}25/$hour

B$.$

$$12\mathrm{.}50/$hour

C$.$

$$7\mathrm{.}25/$hour $($the current federal minimum wage$)$

D$.$

$$15/$hour