To calculate Avon Edwards' earnings, we will use the formula \( W = HR + 1.5VR + B + T \).
Where:
- \( H \) = regular hours worked
- \( V \) = overtime hours worked
- \( B \) = bonuses
- \( T \) = tips
Step 1: Identify the relevant values.
- Regular pay rate (HR) = $5.00
- Regular hours (H) = 40 hours
- Total hours worked = 45.5 hours
- Overtime hours (V) = Total hours worked - Regular hours = 45.5 - 40 = 5.5 hours
- Bonuses (B) = $0
- Tips (T) = $100
Step 2: Calculate regular and overtime pay.
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Regular pay for the first 40 hours: \[ HR = H \times \text{Regular Rate} = 40 \times 5 = 200 \]
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Overtime pay for 5.5 hours: \[ 1.5VR = 1.5 \times \text{Overtime Rate} \times V = 1.5 \times 5 \times 5.5 = 1.5 \times 27.5 = 41.25 \]
Step 3: Add all payments together. Now we can substitute into the formula: \[ W = HR + 1.5VR + B + T \] \[ W = 200 + 41.25 + 0 + 100 = 341.25 \]
Final Answer: Avon Edwards' total earnings are $341.25.