Question

Elliot is paid $12.50 an hour for regular time work. He is paid time and a half for any work over 40 hours from Monday through Friday. Elliot is paid double time any hours worked on the weekend. A. What is Elliots time and a half pay rate? B. What is his double time pay rate?

Answer 1

A) multiply his hourly rate by 1.5

12.50 x 1.5 = $18.75

B) double time is 2 times. Multiply his hourly rate by 2:

12.50 x 2 = $25