Question

Megan works a 38-hour week and for any extra time she is paid at time and a half. When she worked a 45-hour week she received $582. What would she earn for a week in which she worked 40 hours?

Answer 1

let x be what she is paid if work time =< 38 hours

therefore,
38x + 7(1.5x) = 582
= 38x+10.5x = 582
= 48.5x = 582
x=12

hence, she is paide $12 /h if her work time =< 38

but she works 40 hours
so it's:

38(12) + 2(12 x 1.5)
= 492

hence, she earns $492 for a 40 hour week

Answer 2

@e.cociuba Thank you so much! You're a life saver. :)

Answer 3

np:)