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A factory employee's weekly wage schedule pays a regular rate R = $30 per hour for the first 40 hours; 1.5 × R for hours from 41 to 50; 2.0 × R for hours above 50. A contractor arrangement pays a flat rate of $42 per hour for all hours worked plus a fixed $100 weekly admin fee.

How much less is the total payout under the employee wage schedule than under the contractor arrangement for a 58-hour workweek?

  1. $106
  2. $306
  3. $406
  4. $506
  5. $2,130

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