Question

Lynn works as a bus driver.

She is paid £10.80 per hour for the first 38 hours she works each week.

She is paid 25% more per hour for each extra hour she works.

One week, Lynn was paid £491.40

In total, how many hours did she work that week?

You must show your working.

Answer 1

44h

Explanation:

money earned per extra hour worked=100+25/100×10.80=13.50

amount earned if working for 38 hours=10.80×38=410.40

remaining money=491.40-410.40=81

number of extra hours worked=81÷13.50=6

total hours worked=38+6=44h