consumer mathematics

Question

find the overtime rate at time and one half if the regular rate is $12.24

Answer 1

(1.5)(12.24) = $18.36 = overtime rate

time and one half = 1 1/2 = 1.5

1.5 x 12.24 = regular rate of 12.24 plus half regular rate of 6.12 = 12.24 +6.12 = $18.36