Question

Aden is a small engine mechanic who earns a regular hourly rate of $15.68. For overtime, he earns time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. This week he worked his regular 40 hours plus 8 hours on Saturday and 7 hours on Sunday. What’s his total pay?

Answer 1

$1,034.88

Step-by-step explanation:

Aden total pay will be

regular hours worked x regular pay

=40 hrs x $15.68

=$627.2

Overtime hours

Saturday rate :$15.68 x 1.5 =$23.52

Hours worked on Saturday= 8 hrs

Saturday pay = $15.68 x 8

=$188.16

Sunday rate : $15.68 x 2= $31.36

Hours worked on Sunday = 7

Sunday pay = $31.36 x 7

=$219.

Total pay =$627.2 + $188.16 +$219.52

=$1,034.88