Question

Ariel is working at a meat- packing plant 5 nights a week. Her regular wage is $11 an hour. She earns time and a half for any overtime hours. This week she worked 9 hours of overtime. How much will Ariel earn for overtime this week?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\large \boxed{\ 148.50}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Regular pay       = $11/h

Time and-a half = 1½ × regular pay = 1½ × $11/h = $16.50/h

$\text{Overtime} = \text{9 h} \times \dfrac{\ 16.50}{\text{1 h }} = \mathbf{\ 148.50}\\\\\text{Ariel's overtime earnings will be \large \boxed{\mathbf{\ 148.50}} }$