You are on a negotiating panel in a union hearing for a large corporation. The union is asking for a base pay of $9.25 peryear plus an additional piecework rate of $0.80 per unitproduced. The corporation is offering a base pay of $6.85 perhour plus a piecework rate of $1.15. 1. After forming linear equations for each payscheldule, find the point of intersection. 2. Interpret the meaning of the point of intersection ofthe graphs. How would you use this information to advise the corporation or the union?

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2022-08-08

You are on a negotiating panel in a union hearing for a large corporation. The union is asking for a base pay of $9.25 peryear plus an additional piecework rate of $0.80 per unitproduced. The corporation is offering a base pay of $6.85 perhour plus a piecework rate of $1.15.
1. After forming linear equations for each payscheldule, find the point of intersection.
2. Interpret the meaning of the point of intersection ofthe graphs. How would you use this information to advise the corporation or the union?

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Brooks Hogan

Brooks Hogan

Beginner2022-08-09Added 18 answers

1)1.15X+6.85=.80X+9.25
X=6.86 Y=14.74
If more than 6 piece works are made it is advised that the union plan be taken.

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