Question

Andrea Marshall is paid $10 per hour for a 40-hour work week, and time-and-a- half for hours over 40 per week. She worked the following hours last week: Monday 9 hours, Tuesday 7 hours, Wednesday hours, Thursday 6 hours, Friday 9 hours, Saturday 3 hours. What were her gross wages?

Answer 1

$437.50

Step-by-step explanation:

According to google search, Andrea worked 8.5 hours on Wednesday.

Her weekly wages will total hours worked multiplied by $10.

Total hours worked will be

Monday 9 + Tuesday 7, + Wednesday 8.5 hours, Thursday 6 hours. Friday 9 hours, Saturday 3 hours

=9+ 7+ 8.5 +6+9+3

=42.5 hours

For the first 40 hours, she will earn 40 x $10= $400

For the 2.5 hours, she will earn 2.5 x $15=$37.5

Total wages will be $400 +$ 37.5

=$437.50