Problema Solution
John grossed $600 one week by working 60 hours. His employer pays time -and -a-half for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours. with this information, can you determine johns regular hourly wage?
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let 'x' be the hourly wage of John
40*x + (60 - 40)*(x + 0.5x) = 600
by solving the equation we find
x = $8.57
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the hourly wage of John is $8.57.