Question

Brandon is paid 150% of his regular hourly rate for overtime hours. He is paid \$45.00 an hour for overtime hoursWhat is his regular hourly rate?

Answer 1

Regular hourly rate for Brandon is $30

Explanation:

Let the payment for regular hours be $x

given that

Brandon is paid 150% of his regular hourly rate for overtime hours

payment for overtime hours = 150% of payment for regular hours

payment for overtime hours = 150/100 * x = 3x/2

Given that He is paid \$45.00 an hour for overtime hours

thus,

3x/2 = 45

=> x = 45*2/3 = 30

Thus, regular hourly rate for Brandon is $30