Question

An employee works for $45 hours each week. He is paid $4 per hour for 40 hours per week and $6 per hour for overtime, what is his gross weekly wage?

Answer 1

Answer: $190

Explanation:

Normal pay $4 * 40 hours = $160

Overtime $6 * 5 = $30

Answer 2

Explanation:

Gross wage = Regular wage + overtime wage

Employee works for 45 hours = 40 hours + 5 hour overtime

Gross wage = 4*40 + 6*5

= 160 + 30

= $ 190