Casework Skills Test Question 30 – Calculating average income from variable monthly pay
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Difficulty: Easy
Background
A customer has variable earnings. You are checking the income condition using the three complete months required by the scheme.
Information provided
Income rule
Use average gross monthly income from the three most recent complete calendar months. The income condition is met where the average is below £1,200.
Application record
Application received: 10 July.
Payslips
April gross pay: £1,100. May gross pay: £1,250. June gross pay: £1,150.
Assessment note
Income calculation not yet recorded.
Classify the statements
For every statement, choose Definitely True, Probably True, Cannot Say, Probably False or Definitely False.
Statement 1
The recorded earnings are likely to satisfy the income limit.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 2
The customer will probably fail the stated income condition.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 3
The customer’s gross pay for July is £1,150.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 4
The average gross income for April to June is below £1,200.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Click to reveal the answers
| Statement | Correct classification |
|---|---|
| Statement 1 | Probably True |
| Statement 2 | Probably False |
| Statement 3 | Cannot Say |
| Statement 4 | Definitely True |
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