Question

ariel is working at a meat packing plant for 5 nights a week. her regular wage is $11 an hour. she earns tine and a half for any overtime hours. this week she worked 9 hours of over time .how much will ariel earn for overtime this week ?

Answer 1

This week she earned $148.5 on overtime.

Explanation:

hourly wage = $11

time and half for overtime = $11 +
`\frac{11}2}` = $11 + $5.5 = $16.5

This week she worked 9 hours overtime

so, 9*$16.5 = $148.5

This week she earned $148.5 on overtime.