Question

Julia worked 45 hours last week. If her earning rate is $6.50 for straight time (40 hours) and she earns time-and-a-half rate for all hours over 40, how much did she earn last week?

Answer 1

First, start by multiplying 6.50 by 40, to get your straight time.  The product is 260.  The add that to the overtime.  Getting the overtime is a bit more complicated.  Start with multiplying 6.50 by 1.5, which gives you 9.75.  Then multiply that by the 5 hours worked overtime, to give you 48.75.  Finally, add 260 (from the beginning) to the 48.75 we just found.  Your answer should be, "She earned $308.75 last week."