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5. Kyle Works at a Research Station in Nunavut for 6 Months of the Year, for Which He Earns Danger Pay. His Annual Salary Is 41125.00

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5. Kyle works at a research station in Nunavut for 6 months of the year, for which he earns danger pay. His annual salary is 41125.00 If he earned 50750.00 in one year, how much was danger pay? ("hint:danger pay is extra money on top of his salary) A. 45750 B. 9625 C. 7625 D. 1270.83

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### B. $9625

Explanation

## Step 1: Calculate the total danger pay.### Kyle's total earnings for the year were 41125. The danger pay is the difference between his total earnings and his regular salary. This can be represented as: 41125## Step 2: Perform the subtraction.### 41125 = $9625