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A man earned $4,000 during his first half-year of work. At the end of that half-year and at the end of each half-year after he got araise of $200 per half-year. How much did he earn during his entire fifth year of employment?

a) $ 5,600
b) $5,800
c) $11,200
d) $11,400
e) $ 12,000



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A man earned $4,000 during his first half-year of work. At the end of that half-year and at the end of each half-year after he got araise of $200 per half-year. How much did he earn during his entire fifth year of employment?

a) $ 5,600
b) $5,800
c) $11,200
d) $11,400
e) $ 12,000
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Answer D (I think)
At the end of his 8th semiannual period he earns $200*7 in addition to a standard pay of $4000, which means that during the 5th year he will get $4000 + $200*8 + $4000 + $200*9= $11 400
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A man earned $4,000 during his first half-year of work. At the end of that half-year and at the end of each half-year after he got araise of $200 per half-year. How much did he earn during his entire fifth year of employment?

a) $ 5,600
b) $5,800
c) $11,200
d) $11,400
e) $ 12,000
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D

6 month, 1 year
1: 4000, 4200
2: 4400, 4600
3: 4800, 5000
4: 5200, 5400
5: 5600, 5800

He earned in 5th year = 5600+5800 = 11400



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