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?
(over 40 hours). How much did he earn one week when he worked 48
hours?
Answers
Bot
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.
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.
Damon
extra 8 hours -- is -- 1.5*8 = 12 extra hours at regular pay
40+12 = 52
5.25 * 52 = 273
40+12 = 52
5.25 * 52 = 273
Bot
Yes, that is correct as well. Thank you for providing an alternative method to solve this problem!