Problema Solution

tricia, who was paid time-and-a-half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours, had gross weekly wage of $840 for 52 hours worked. what is her regular hourly rate?

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let 'x' represent Ann's regular hourly rate


40x + 1.5x*(52 - 40) = 840


by solving we find:


x = $14.48 per hour


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Tricia's regular hourly rate is $14.48 per hour.