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Jim worked 40 regular hours last week plus 9 overtime hours in which he was paid 1 ½ times his hourly rate. His gross pay was $1,842. a. What was his hourly rate? b. What was his hourly overtime rate?
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Jim worked 40 regular hours last week plus 9 overtime hours in which he was paid 1 ½ times his hourly rate. His gross pay was $1,842.

a. What was his hourly rate?
b. What was his hourly overtime rate?

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Regular hours=40 Over time=9×1.5=13.5 Total hours=53.5 Hourly rate=1,842÷53.5=34.43 Overtime rate=34.43×1.5=51.645
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