Final answer:
To determine Jackson's total pay before deductions, we calculate his regular pay for 40 hours and his pay for the extra hours he worked.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate Jackson's total pay before deductions, we need to determine his regular hourly rate and the number of extra hours he worked.
First, we need to calculate Jackson's regular pay for 40 hours. Let's say his regular hourly rate is $10. So, his regular pay for 40 hours would be $10 x 40 = $400.
Next, we need to calculate his pay for the extra 3 hours he worked. Since he earns 1.5 times his normal hourly rate for each extra hour, his pay for 3 extra hours would be 3 x ($10 x 1.5) = $45.
Therefore, Jackson's total pay before deductions for the week would be $400 (regular pay for 40 hours) + $45 (extra pay for 3 hours) = $445.