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Bob works for Allies Electronics making switches. He is paid $0.40 per switch. Last week he made 635 switches on regular time and 126 switches during overtime. Find his gross earnings for the week if time-and-a-half per switch is paid for overtime.

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Answer:

Total earnings= $329.6

Step-by-step explanation:

Giving the following information:

He is paid $0.40 per switch. Last week he made 635 switches on regular time and 126 switches during overtime.

We need to calculate the total earnings:

Regular time= 635*0.4= $254

Overtime= 126*(0.4*1.5)= $75.6

Total earnings= $329.6

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