Piecework: pay for each item made

Piecework pays for output, not hours. Work out pay from good units, and see how a guaranteed minimum works.

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This path is practice in how the records and the sums work. It is not tax advice. Any rate or allowance in a question is an example for that question, so check GOV.UK for the current figures.

Task 1A rate for each unit2 questions

Piecework pays a fixed amount for each unit made or packed. More output means more pay.

Leo packs boxes of biscuits for Tallow Street Bakery. He is paid 30p for each box.

Task 2Only good units are paid3 questions
Task 3A guaranteed minimum4 questions