Final answer:
Jenny's total earnings for the week amount to $466.40, calculated by summing her regular earnings for 44 hours at $8.80 per hour with her overtime earnings for 6 hours at $13.20 per hour (1 1/2 times the regular rate).
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate Jenny's total earnings for a week in 2010, we look at her regular working hours and overtime hours. Jenny is paid a minimum wage of $8.80 per hour and she worked a total of 50 hours. Based on her working agreement, any time worked beyond 44 hours is considered overtime and is paid at a rate of 1 1/2 times her regular wage.
Firstly, we calculate her regular earnings for the 44 hours at $8.80 per hour. Then, we calculate her overtime earnings for the 6 hours which are paid at 1 1/2 times the regular rate, being $13.20 per hour (1.5 x $8.80).
Regular earnings: 44 hours x $8.80/hour = $387.20
Overtime earnings: 6 hours x $13.20/hour = $79.20
Finally, we sum her regular earnings with her overtime earnings to find her total weekly earnings.
Total earnings: $387.20 + $79.20 = $466.40
Jenny's total earnings for the week amount to $466.40, calculated by summing her regular earnings for 44 hours at $8.80 per hour with her overtime earnings for 6 hours at $13.20 per hour (1 1/2 times the regular rate).