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Certified payroll reports 38 covered hours, but timecards show 44. How many hours are missing?

Correct Answer

C) 6 hours.

Forty-four hours minus thirty-eight reported leaves six missing hours.

Answer Options
A
4 hours.
B
5 hours.
C
6 hours.
D
44 hours.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Forty-four hours minus thirty-eight reported leaves six missing hours.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 4 hours.

4 hours. is below the supported result for certified payroll amendments; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option B: 5 hours.

5 hours. is below the supported result for certified payroll amendments; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option D: 44 hours.

44 hours. is above the supported result for certified payroll amendments; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Who controlled forty-four, who paid controlling, where is the Reconciling Public record?

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Certified payroll amendments from California Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776; DIR certified payroll. / California Labor Code Section 1776; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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