Question

John J. Parker worked 44 hours this week. He gets time-and-a-half for any hours beyond 40.

How many regular pay hours did John work?


How many hours beyond 40 did he work?


Using method 2, what are John's adjusted overtime hours

Answer 1

He worked 40 regular hours.

He 4 hours beyond 40.

He worked 40 + 4(1.5) = 40 + 6 = 46 adjusted hours

Explanation:

John worked 44 hours and a regular work week is 40 hours. This means John worked 40 regular hours plus 4 hours over time. He receives time and a half or 1.5 for each hour over 40.

So 40 + 4(1.5) = 40+6=46 adjusted hours.