Question

A lady worked 48 hours one week and earned a $630 paycheck. She earns two times and a half that for the numbers of hours she works that exceeds of 40. What is her regularly hour wage?

Answer 1

$10.5 per hour

Explanation:

Step 1: Calculate he exceeding hours she worked

Number of hours worked in one week: 48 hours

Number of extra hours worked: 48-10 = 8 hours

Earning per hour in first 40 hours = 40x

Earning hours exceeding 40 = 8(2.5x)

Step 2: Form an equation

40x + 8(2.5x) = 630

40x + 20x = 630

60x = 630

x = $10.5

Therefore, the lady's regularly hour wage is $10.5.