Question

1. John earns $10 per hour for any work up to 40 hours. For any time over 40 in a week, he receives 1.5 times his normal pay. How much would John earn for a week in which he worked 48 hours?

2. Landon earns $11.25 per hour for any work up to 40 hours. For any time over 40 in a week, he receives 1.5 times his normal pay. How much would John earn for a week in which he worked 47 hours?

Answer 1

1. 520

2. 568.125

Explanation:

1.

10 per 40 hours + 1.5 overtime

1.5 overtime = 10(1.5) = 15

10 (40) + 15 (8)

= 400 + 120

= 520

2.

11.25 per 40 hours + 1.5 overtime

1.5 overtime = 11.25(1.5) = 16.875

11.25 (40) + 16.875 (7)

= 450 + 118.125

= 568.125