Problema Solution
Shannon, who is paid time-and-a-half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours, had gross weekly wages of $928 for 56 hours worked. What is her regular hourly rate?
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let 'x' represent the regular hourly rate
40x + (56 - 40)*(1.5*x) = 928
by solving we find
x = $14.5 per hour
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Shannon's regular hourly rate is $14.5 per hour.