Question

Mr.o'brien is paid $7.30 per hour for the first 40 hours he works in a week.He is paid 1.5 times that rate for each hour after that.
Last week, Mr.o'brien worked 44 hours.He says he earned $321.29 last week. Do you agree? Support your answer.

Answer 1

In first 40 hours he earns = 7.30 x 40 = $292
Each hour after his rate = 7.20 x 1.5 = $10.80 per hour
In extra four hours he earns = 10.80 x 4 =  $43.20 

Total earnings = $292 + $43.20 = $335.20 
Therefore you don't agree