Question

Joelle earns her regular pay of​ $12.50 per hour for up to 40 hours of work in a week. For each hour over 40 hours in a​ week, Joelle is paid 1 1/2 times her regular pay. How much does Joelle earn for a week in which she works 48​ hours?

Answer 1

well, 600

Explanation:

1. joelle got 12.50/h

2. she work to 40h/w

3. 12.5x40= e/w, is equal to 20+(12x40) = 500.

4. 500 + 1h/$12.5, 8h = 500 + 8x12 + 8x(1/2)

5. 500 + 96 + 8x1/2(8 x 1/2 is 4 because it is the hath) = 600