Mr. o'brien is paid $7.30 per hour for the first 40 hours he works in a week. He is paid 1.5 times that rate for each hour after that.

Last week, Mr. o'brien worked 44 hours. He says he earned $321.29 last week. Do you agree? Support your answer.

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Kaylyn Rowland

9 April, 14:11

Mr. o'brien is paid $7.30 per hour for the first 40 hours he works in a week. He is paid 1.5 times that rate for each hour after that.

Last week, Mr. o'brien worked 44 hours. He says he earned $321.29 last week. Do you agree? Support your answer.

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Dean Rivers · Answer 1

In first 40 hours he earns = 7.30 x 40 = $292

Each hour after his rate = 7.20 x 1.5 = $10.80 per hour

In extra four hours he earns = 10.80 x 4 = $43.20

Total earnings = $292 + $43.20 = $335.20

Therefore you don't agree

Mr. o'brien is paid $7.30 per hour for the first 40 hours he works in a week. He is paid 1.5 times that rate for each hour after that.Last week, Mr. o'brien worked 44 hours. He says he earned $321.29 last week. Do you agree? Support your answer.

Mr. o'brien is paid $7.30 per hour for the first 40 hours he works in a week. He is paid 1.5 times that rate for each hour after that.

Last week, Mr. o'brien worked 44 hours. He says he earned $321.29 last week. Do you agree? Support your answer.