Question

ssume Jack works from 2:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. How much would he earn?
A. $33
B. $35.50
C. $45
D. $53

Answer 1

I’m missing Jack’s hourly rate (or any overtime rules). From 2:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. he works 4 hours 30 minutes = 4.5 hours. Earnings = hourly rate × 4.5.

If his rate were:
- $10.00/hour → 4.5 × 10 = $45 (choice C).
- $7.333…/hour → 4.5 × 7.333… = $33 (A).
- $7.8889/hour → 4.5 × 7.8889 ≈ $35.50 (B).
- $11.777…/hour → 4.5 × 11.777… = $53 (D).

Tell me the hourly rate (or any overtime pay) and I’ll pick the correct choice.