Problema Solution

Ann grossed $560 on week by working 48 hours. Her employer pays time-and-

a-half for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours. Determine Ann’s regular

hourly wag

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let 'x' represent Ann's regular hourly wage


40x + 1.5x*(48 - 40) = 560


by solving we find:


x = $10.77 per hour


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Ann’s regular hourly wage is $10.77 per hour.