Georgie earns an hourly rate. In one week his wage is $609.90, paid for 40 hours plus 9 hours at a time and a half. Find his hourly weight.

Question

 This question is on my homework and i do not know how to solve it, so as well as providing me with the correct answer if you could explain how you got to the answer it would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Find his hourly RATE!

 

609.90 = 40r + 9(1.5r)   ⇐That's what you've been told (written as an equation).  SOLVE FOR r.