Question

Elliot's employer pays time-and-a-half for all hours worked over 40 hours per week. Elliot's regular hourly rate is $9 per hour. During the week, Elliot worked 49 hours. What are the gross wages/earning for Elliot this week?

$441.00

$360.00

$661.50

$481.50

Answer 1

e=9h+1.5(9)(h-40)

e=9h+13.5(h-40), since h=49

e=9(40)+13.5(9)

e=9(40+13.5)

e=9(53.5)

e=$481.50