Question

Ross worked 43 hours in a certain week. He was paid $8.50 per hour and time and a half for all hours over 40. Determine his gross pay. A. $478.25 B. $448.25 C. $378.25 D. $548.25 the answer is C. $ 378.25

Answer 1

The answer to your question is C

Answer 2

If Ross worked 43 hours in a certain week, then he was paid $8.50 for first 40 hours and $(8.50+8.50÷2)=$12.75 for 3 hours over 40.

The total payment is:
8.50·40+12.75·3=340+38.25=378.25
Answer: Correct choice is C $378.25