Question

Joe works as a welder. He makes $8.50 an hour.

He gets time and a half for overtime(over 40 hours).
Joe worked 45 hours, what is his weekly pay
this week.

Answer 1

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Answer:

$403.75

Explanation:

Joe worked 45 -40 = 5 hours of overtime this week. "Time and a half" means he will be paid for an additional 5/2 = 2.5 hours, so his gross pay this week is ...

(45 +2.5)($8.50) = $403.75