Final answer:
The total pay for the week, including overtime at double the hourly rate of $5.55 for 48 hours, is calculated as $222 for regular hours and $88.80 for overtime, amounting to $310.80. This correct answer is not listed among the given options.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the total pay for the week including overtime, we need to follow these steps:
- Calculate the regular pay for the standard 40 hours at the regular rate.
- Calculate the overtime pay for the additional hours beyond 40.
- Add both the regular pay and the overtime pay to get the total weekly pay.
The student is earning a regular hourly rate of $5.55. Overtime is paid at double the regular rate. Since the student worked a total of 48 hours, this includes 8 hours of overtime. The calculations are as follows:
- Regular pay = 40 hours × $5.55/hour = $222
- Overtime pay = 8 hours × (2 × $5.55/hour) = 8 × $11.10/hour = $88.80
- Total pay = Regular pay + Overtime pay = $222 + $88.80 = $310.80
Therefore, the correct answer is: $310.80, which is not listed among the provided options a) to d).