Question

Sandra wilson is paid one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week and double time for work on sunday. wilson's regular rate is $12 per hour. during the week ended july 3, she worked 9 hours each day from monday through friday, 6 hours on saturday, and 4 hours on sunday. wilson's overtime earnings for the week ended july 3 are

Answer 1

To calculate Sandra's overtime earnings, you will need to find how many overtime hours Sandra worked and then calculate the amount per hour she will make for the hours over 40 she worked through Saturday.

You will calculate her earnings per hour on Sunday by doubling her per hour rate and then multiplying by the number of hours worked on Sunday.

1. M - F (9 x 5 = 45 hours), so 5 hours overtime and Saturday - is 6 hours (6 + 5 = 11 hours overtime through Sat).

2. $12 x 1.5 = $18 per hour overtime rate; 18 x 11 = $198 through Sat.

3. Sunday: $12 x 2 = $24 per hour; $24 x 4 = $96 on Sun.

4. $198 + $96 = $294

Sandra earned $294 in overtime.