Question

Carole worked her 40 regular hours last week plus 6 overtime hours at the time-and-a-half rate. Carole's regular hourly rate is $11.50. How much did Carole get paid last week?

Answer 1

$563.50

Explanation:

The computation of the amount that should be paid to Carole last week is shown below

Since she worked 40 regular hours and 6 overtime hours

For regular hours, the wage rate is $11.50

And, for overtime it would be

= $11.50 + $11.50 ÷ 2

= $11.50 + $5.75

= $17.25

So, the amount that should be paid is

= 40 × $11.50 + 6 × $17.25

= $460 + $103.50

= $563.50