Question

Russell worked 45.75 hours this week at a rate of $7.86 per hour. He also gets paid time and a half for any hours over 40. What is his total pay before taxes?A) $359.60B) $539.39C) $382.19D) $478.23

Answer 1

The answer is D $382.19

Answer 2

Answer:

Russels total pay before taxes is $382.19

The correct option is C

Step-by-step explanation:

Total number of hours worked for the week = 45.75

Rate per hour = $7.86

The amount Russel gets paid is:

`\begin{gathered} A=7.86(45.75)+(7.86)/(2)(45.75-40) \\ \\ =382.1925 \end{gathered}`

Russels total pay before taxes is $382.19