very difficult math

Question

Tom earns $10.40 per hour, with time-and-a-half paid for working over 40 hours per week. Last week he worked 21 hours and 45 minutes. What will the amount of his gross pay be for that week?

Answer 1

Hi, 

 

I completely agree with explanation given by Sean. Actually nothing to add. 

 

Regina G, Fort Myers

Answer 2

Hi Hillary,

 

Notice that he did not work overtime, since overtime is over 40 hours. So we just need to multiply his pay with his hours worked. Because 45 minutes is three-fourths of an hour, or 0.75:

 

$10.40 * 21.75 = $226.20

 

Hope this helps!