Question

1 day = 8 hours

1 week = 40 hours
biweekly = 80 hours
Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for any hours over 40 in one week.

Randy earns $12.74/h. Estimate his overtime rate.

Answer 1

$19.11/h

Explanation:

Given that his rate on regular hours is $12.74/h and that his rates in overtime hours is 1.5 times the regular rates.

#We multiply the regular rates by 1.5 to determine his overtime rates:

`Overtime \ Rate=Regular \ Rate * 1.5\\\\=12.74* 1.5\\\\=19.11`

Hence, his overtime rate is $19.11/h