Question

Isaac is working as a security guard. He earns $8.45 an hour. He earns double time for any overtime over 40 hours. Last week he worked 44 hours. How much did he earn last week? ( HInt: double time means 2 times the regular hourly rate. )

Answer 1

$405.60

Explanation:

If Isaac works for 40 hours will earn $8.45×40=$388. Since he worked 4 extra hours, he will earn $8.45×2×4 since he worked 4 extra hours. $8.45×2=$16.90, which is the amount he earns for every extra hour he works. $16.90×4=$67.60. Now if we add $67.60+$388=$405.60.

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