Problema Solution
Alice, who is paid time-and-a-half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours, had gross weekly wages of $546 for 48 hours worked. What is her regular hourly rate?
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let 'x' represent the regular hourly rate of Alice (x dollars per hour)
40x + (48 - 40)*(1.5x) = 546
by solving we find
x = $10.5 per hour
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Alice's regular hourly rate is $10.5 per hour.