Question

Laura's regular rate at her job in a warehouse is $9.86 an hour. She works 8 hours a day 5 days a week. She has to work an extra holiday shift of 8 hours on the weekend and is paid double time. How much did she earn that week?

Answer 1

Laura earned $552.16 that week through regular hours and a holiday shift.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate Laura's total earnings for the week, we need to consider her regular rate and the additional holiday shift.

First, let's calculate Laura's earnings for her regular hours:

1. Multiply her regular rate of $9.86 by the number of hours she works per day: 8 hours/day * 5 days/week = 40 hours.
2. Then, multiply the result by her regular rate: $9.86/hour * 40 hours = $394.40

Now, let's calculate Laura's earnings for the holiday shift:

1. Multiply her regular rate by 2 to account for double time: $9.86/hour * 2 = $19.72/hour.
2. Then, multiply the result by the number of hours she works on the holiday shift: 8 hours * $19.72/hour = $157.76

Finally, add Laura's earnings for her regular hours and the holiday shift: $394.40 + $157.76 = $552.16

Therefore, Laura earned $552.16 that week.