Question

Lucy earns $8.50 per hour at a local restaurant. She earns time and a half for each hour she works on a holiday. Lucy worked eight hours each day for four days, then worked five hours on a holiday. How much did she earn for that week?

Answer 1

$ 335.75

Explanation:

Regular hours worked 4 days * 8 hours = 32 hours

Regular pay = 32 * 8.50 = $ 272

overtime rate = 8.50 * 1.50 = $ 12.75 per hour

overtime pay = $ 12.75 x 5 hours = $ 63.75

Total earnings : $ 272 + $ 63.75 = $ 335.75