Question

Michael worked 42 hours last week. His regular pay is $10.00 per hour. He is paid 1 1/2 times his regular pay for overtime hours (in excess of 40 hours). What was his gross pay?

Answer 1

$430

Explanation:

Total hours worked by Michael = 42 hours

hours worked by Michael in excess of 40 hour = 42 - 40 = 2 hour

thus,

Michael worked 2 hours overtime.

money paid for working 1 hour in regular pay = $10.00

money paid for working 40 hour in regular pay = $10.00*40 = $400

lets calculate money paid to him for over time

given

Michael is paid 1 1/2 times his regular pay for overtime hours

Money paid for overtime for 1 hour = 1 1/2 *money paid for working 1 hour in regular pay

Money paid for overtime for 1 hour = 3/2 *$10 = $15

Money paid for 2 hours work overtime = $15*2 = $30

Thus,

gross pay for 42 hours work for Michael = $400 + $30 = $430