A service station attendant is paid time and a half for working over 40 hours. Last week he worked 49 and made $615.25. How much was his regular hourly wage?

Answer 1

40W + (1.5)W(9) = 615.25

53.5W = 615.25

W = 615.25/53.5 = $11.50 regular wage

1.5W = overtime wage rate = 1.5(11.50) = $17.25 overtime rate

40x11.5 = $460 for 40 hours

9x17.25 = $155.25 for overtime 9 hours

460+ 155.25 = $615.25 for 49 hours in one week