Question

Shane receives an hourly wage of $30,40 an hour as an emergency room nurse when called in at night, he receives time and half. How much does he make if he works 30 regular hours and15 hours at night?

Answer 1

Shane earns $30 an hour. When he works at nitgh he earns $40

for 30 regular hours he earns:

30 x 30 = $900

for 15 hours at night:

15 x 40 = $600

Hence, the total amount of money he earns is:

$900 + $600 = $1500