Question

Twana thomas is paid $10.50 an hour for a regular 40-hour week. She earns time and a half if she works overtime. This week Thomas worked her regular 40 hours plus 8 1/2 hours of overtime. What is her total pay?

A. $456.00
B. $420.00
C. $553.88
D. $522.50

Answer 1

the answer would be c . $553.88

Answer 2

$533.88

Explanation:

Earning per hour for Thomas = $10.50

Working hours per week = 40 Hours

Basic earning for the week = $10.50 × 40 = $420

She earns time and a half for overtime and total over time done is 8.5 hours

∴ Overtime earning = $10.50 × 8.5 + ($10.50 × 8.5)/2 = $133.88

Total Earning for the week = 420 + 133.88 = $533.88