Question

Ariel is working at a meat- packing plant 5 nights a week. Her regular wage is $11 an hour. She earns time and a half for any overtime hours. This week she worked 9 hours of overtime. How much will Ariel earn for overtime this week?

Answer 1

`\large \boxed{\$148.50}`

Explanation:

Regular pay = $11/h

Time and-a half = 1½ × regular pay = 1½ × $11/h = $16.50/h

`\text{Overtime} = \text{9 h} * \frac{\$ 16.50}{\text{1 h }} = \mathbf{\$148.50}\\\\\text{Ariel's overtime earnings will be $\large \boxed{\mathbf{\$148.50}}$}`