Mathematics 10 – Workplace and Apprenticeship Unit 2 – Earning an Income Date: 2.1 Wages and Salaries – Part I Notes: (1 Class) I.
Key Terms Minimum Wage: the minimum amount a worker must be paid per hour; this rate varies from province to province Gross Pay: The total amount of money earned (before taxes and deductions); also called gross earnings Pay Statement: a form that an employer gives an employee that shows earnings and deductions for a defined period (weekly, monthly…) Deductions: Money taken off your paycheck (Taxes, union dues, benefits…) Semi‐monthly: Twice a month Bi‐weekly: Every two weeks II.
Fractions Review – Convert to Mixed Numeral Change the improper fraction to a mixed numeral, expressed in simplest form  188
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III. Your Turn – Change to a Mixed Numeral IV. Fractions Review – Convert to Improper Fraction Change the mixed numeral to an improper fraction 3
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Your Turn – Change to Improper Fraction Assignment Worksheet 2.1 – Part I Mathematics10–WorkplaceandApprenticeship
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