Question

Derek's hourly salary is $14. If Derek works more than 40 hours a week, then Derek gets overtime pay at 1 and 1/2 times the regular hourly rate for each hour worked over 40 hours. Last week, Derek worked 43 hours. What was the total pay last week?​

Answer 1

The total pay was 623.

Answer 2

Answer: $623

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Step-by-step explanation:

40 hours * $14 per hour = 560 dollars so far

43-40 = 3 overtime hours

His overtime pay is 1.5 times his regular wage, so it is 1.5*14 = 21 dollars an hour for those extra 3 hours. He earns an extra 3*21 = 63 dollars.

The total he earned was 560+63 = 623 dollars

This amount is before taxes or any other deductions.