Problema Solution
During one week at her summer job at an ice cream parlor near Tucson, Alice worked 44.75 hours. She got paid "time-and-a-half" when she worked overtime (1.5 times her regular wage for every hour over 40). Her regular wage was $6.30. How much did Alice earn that week? (Round your answer to the nearest penny.)
estimate _________
actual ___________
Answer provided by our tutors
total eraning = 40 * 6.3 + 4.75*1.5*6.3 = $ 296.89.
Actual earning = $ 297.