Question

At the county fair, 4 employees were paid $8.75 an hour to work a funnel cake stand. The worked for 8 hours at regular pay and then for 5 hours at overtime pay for an extra $2.50 an hour. How much money did each employee earn?

Answer 1

126.25

Explanation:

take 8.75 and multiply by 8 =70

take 8.75+2.50=11.25

11.25x5=56.25

56.25+70=126.25