The required package is $68 per hour, but cash plus qualifying fringes total $64 per hour for 20 hours. What underpayment is indicated?
Correct Answer
C) $80.
The shortfall is $4 per hour for 20 hours, which equals $80.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The shortfall is $4 per hour for 20 hours, which equals $80.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $40.
$40. is below the supported result for prevailing wage underpayment; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option B: $60.
$60. is below the supported result for prevailing wage underpayment; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.
Option D: $320.
$320. is above the supported result for prevailing wage underpayment; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.
Memory Technique
Who controlled shortfall, who paid dollars, where is the Checking Public record?
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Prevailing wage underpayment from California Labor Code public works and prevailing wage; DIR Public. / California Labor Code Section 1771 prevailing wage; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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