Question

Carmen gaetano worked 46 hours during this payweek. he is paid time-and-a-half for hours over 40 and his pay rate is $17.90/hour. what was his overtime premium pay for this workweek?

Answer 1

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Find number of overtime hours
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46 - 40 = 6

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6 hour of overtime
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6 x $17.90 x 1.5 = $161.10

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Answer: His overtime premium is $161.10
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