Question

Ben worked 52
hours last week. His hourly rate for hours worked is $10.00
. After his 40
hour work week, he is paid time and a half for the overtime hours.
$520.00
$530.00
$780.00
$580.00

Answer 1

To calculate Ben's total earnings for the week, we need to determine his regular earnings for the first 40 hours and his overtime earnings for the additional 12 hours worked.

1. **Regular Pay for the First 40 Hours:**
\[
\text{Regular Pay} = \text{Hourly Rate} \times \text{Regular Hours} = 10.00 \times 40 = 400.00
\]

2. **Overtime Pay:**
Overtime is paid at time and a half, so:
\[
\text{Overtime Rate} = \text{Hourly Rate} \times 1.5 = 10.00 \times 1.5 = 15.00
\]
The number of overtime hours worked is:
\[
\text{Overtime Hours} = 52 - 40 = 12
\]
Therefore, the overtime pay is:
\[
\text{Overtime Pay} = \text{Overtime Rate} \times \text{Overtime Hours} = 15.00 \times 12 = 180.00
\]

3. **Total Pay:**
Now we can calculate Ben's total pay for the week:
\[
\text{Total Pay} = \text{Regular Pay} + \text{Overtime Pay} = 400.00 + 180.00 = 580.00
\]

So, the answer is **$580.00**.