Question

James regular pay is $12 an hour, plus time and a half for overtime. How much is his pay for 40 hours of regular time and 10 hours of overtime

Answer 1

We are given : Rate for regular pay = $12 per hour.

Rate for over time = $12 and a half rate of $12, that is 12+ 12/2 =12+6= $18 per hour.

We need to find the total pay for 40 hours of regular time and 10 hours of overtime.

Pay for 40 hours at the rate $12 per hour = 40 × 12 = $480.

Pay for 10 hours of overtime at the rate $18 per hour = 10 × 18 = $180.

Total payment for 40 hours of regular time and 10 hours of overtime = 480 + 180=$660.

Therefore total pay or 40 hours of regular time and 10 hours of overtime is $660.

Answer 2

If you're saying his over time pay is $18 then....

40x12=$480
10x18=$180

480+180=$660