Question

Alex is paid $30/hr at full rate, and $20/hr at a reduced rate. The hours of work are paid at a ratio of 2:1, full rate : reduced rate. For example, if he worked 3 hours, he would be paid 2 hours at full rate and 1 hour at reduced rate. Calculate his pay for 4 hours of work.

Answer 1

$106.67

Explanation:

Using the example, for 3 hours work, Alex would be paid ...

(2 hr)($30/hr) +(1 hr)($20/hr) = $60 +$20 = $80

At the same rate of pay, for 4 hours work, the pay would be ...

pay/(4 hr) = $80/(3 hr)

pay = $80(4/3) ≈ $106.67

Alex's pay for 4 hours of work is $106.67.