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Analyzing the Impact of Changing Work Hours
An employee currently works 35 hours per week at a wage of $18 per hour. They are considering increasing their work hours to 45 hours per week to save for a large purchase. Analyze this decision by explaining the specific quantitative impact on both their weekly income and their weekly free time. In your analysis, describe the trade-off the employee is making.
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