Question

Jack is paid 1.4 times his normal hourly rate for each hour he works over 30 hours in a week. Last week he worked 35 hours and earned $436.60. What is Jack's normal hourly rate?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Jack and Harry are waiters in a restaurant. Jack worked 6 hours and is paid £48 Harry worked 5 hours and is paid £45.

A] Who earns more?

B] What is the ratio of Jack and Harry’s hourly pay?

Answer 2

$11.80 per hour

Explanation:

For hourly rate R, Jack's pay can be computed as ...

30R +1.4(35-30)R = 436.60

37R = 436.60 . . . . . . . . . . simplify

R = 436.60/37 = 11.80 . . . divide by the coefficient of R

Jack's normal hourly rate is $11.80 per hour.