Calculating the Implied Wage Rate
Over a 15-week semester, a student has 1,500 hours available for studying, working, or leisure. They spend 800 hours on leisure and studying (free time). During this period, they receive a $1,000 scholarship (unearned income) and achieve a total consumption level of $7,000. Based on this information, what was the student's implied hourly wage rate for the hours they worked? Show your calculation.
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