Problema Solution
Elena earns $9.50 per hour for each hour of her regular 35 hour work week. For each hour over 35 hours, she earns 1 1/2 times that amount. How much will she earn in all if she works 45 hours a week for 6 weeks
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For 45 hours in 1 week Elena will earn:
9.50*35 + (45 - 35)*(3/2)*9.50 = $475
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9.50*35 = the regular earning
(45 - 35)*(3/2)*9.50 = the overtime hours earning (consider that 1 1/2 = 3/2)
For 45 hours a week for 6 weeks she will earn 6*475 = $2,850.