Question

Gerald earns a base hourly rate of $8 per hour at his job. However, if he works more than 10 hours in a week, he earns $9 per hour for each hour he works after the first 10 hours. How much money does Gerald earn if he works 16 hours in one week?

Answer 1

For 10 hours of job Gerald earns 8*10=80$

For 11 hours Gerald earns 8*10+9n. n - number of working hours over 10 hours.

if Gerald work 16 hours, then he work 6 hours after 10, so n=6

8*10+9*6=80+54=134$

Answer: Gerald earns 134$ if he works 16 hours in one week.

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Answer 2

Answer: $144

Step-by-step explanation:

16 hours*9 dollars = $144