Question

Fergus gets paid $5.25 an hour with time-and-a-half for overtime
(over 40 hours). How much did he earn one week when he worked 48
hours?

Answer 1

extra 8 hours -- is -- 1.5*8 = 12 extra hours at regular pay
40+12 = 52
5.25 * 52 = 273

Answer 2

First, we need to calculate the regular earnings for 40 hours at $5.25/hour:

40 hours x $5.25/hour = $210

Next, we need to calculate the overtime earnings for the remaining 8 hours at time-and-a-half:

8 hours x ($5.25/hour x 1.5) = $63

Finally, we add the regular earnings and overtime earnings together:

$210 + $63 = $273

Therefore, Fergus earned $273 for working 48 hours in one week.

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct as well. Thank you for providing an alternative method to solve this problem!