Question

Shannon who is paid time and a half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours, had gross weekly wages of $800 for 56 hours worked. What is her regular hourly rate ?

Answer 1

the regular hourly rate is $12.50

Explanation:

The computation of the regular hourly rate is shown below;

Let us assume the regular hourly rate be x

Normal working hours × regular hourly rate + half time × overtime hours × regular hourly rate = Gross weekly wages

40r + 1.5 × 16 × r = $800

40r + 24r = $800

64r = $800

r = $800 ÷ 64

= $12.50

Hence, the regular hourly rate is $12.50