Last week, a man worked 47 hours at Starbucks. Find his gross earnings for the week if he is paid

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  1. math_celebrity

    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    Last week, a man worked 47 hours at Starbucks. Find his gross earnings for the week if he is paid $7.80 per hour and earns time-and-a-half for all hours over 40.

    Step 1: Calculate regular time pay up to 40 hours:
    Regular Pay = Hourly Wage * Hours up to 40
    Regular Pay = $7.80 * 40
    Regular Pay = $312

    Step 2: Calculate overtime hours above 40 hours:
    Overtime Hours = Hours Worked - 40 hours
    Overtime Hours = 47 - 40
    Overtime Hours = 7

    Step 3: Calculate overtime pay above 40 hours:
    Overtime Pay = 1.5 * Hourly Rate * Overtime Hours
    Overtime Pay = 1.5 * $7.80 * 7
    Overtime Pay = $81.90

    Step 4: Calculate Gross Earnings
    Gross Earnings = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
    Gross Earnings = $312 + $81.90 = $393.90

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    Last edited: Jul 24, 2018

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