Question
John worked 46 hours for $7.50 an hour and time-and-a-half for
overtime. If he had 20% of his gross earnings withheld for deductions,
what was the net amount of his paycheck for the week?
overtime. If he had 20% of his gross earnings withheld for deductions,
what was the net amount of his paycheck for the week?
Answers
GPT 3.5
First, calculate John's earnings for regular hours worked:
46 hours * $7.50/hour = $345
Next, calculate John's earnings for overtime hours:
6 hours of overtime * $7.50/hour * 1.5 = $67.50
Now, calculate John's total gross earnings:
$345 + $67.50 = $412.50
Calculate the amount deducted for deductions:
20% of $412.50 = $82.50
Subtract the deductions from the total gross earnings to find the net amount of John's paycheck:
$412.50 - $82.50 = $330
Therefore, the net amount of John's paycheck for the week is $330.
46 hours * $7.50/hour = $345
Next, calculate John's earnings for overtime hours:
6 hours of overtime * $7.50/hour * 1.5 = $67.50
Now, calculate John's total gross earnings:
$345 + $67.50 = $412.50
Calculate the amount deducted for deductions:
20% of $412.50 = $82.50
Subtract the deductions from the total gross earnings to find the net amount of John's paycheck:
$412.50 - $82.50 = $330
Therefore, the net amount of John's paycheck for the week is $330.