Respuesta :
40 hours regular pay
8 hours at 1.5 = 8*1.5 = 12
40+12 = 52
1248/52 = 24
A) $24 per hour
B) 14*1.5 = $36 per hour for overtime
Answer:
a)
His hourly rate= $ 24
b)
His hourly overtime rate= $ 36
Step-by-step explanation:
Jim worked 40 regular hours last week, plus 8 overtime hours at the time and a half rate.
This means if he is paid $ x per hour working in regular hours.
Then he will be paid $ (1.5x) per hour working overtime.
( Since it is given that: he is paid time and a half rate for overtime)
Now, his gross pay is: $ 1248
i.e.
Amount working at regular hours for 40 hours+ Amount obtained for working 8 hours overtime= $ 1248
i.e.
40x+8(1.5x)=1248
i.e.
40x+12x=1248
i.e.
52x=1248
i.e.
x=24
a)
Hence, his hourly rate is:$ 24
b)
His hourly overtime rate is: $ (24×1.5)
i.e.
His hourly overtime rate is: $ 36