Question

Tricia, who is paid time-and-a-half for hours worked in excess of 40 hours, had gross weekly wages of $650 for 48 hours worked. What is her regular hourly rate?

Answer 1

let x be the hourly wage
40 * x + 8* 1.5x = $650
52x = $650

Can you solve for x?

Answer 2

yeah

Answer 3

12.5

Answer 4

oh wait
actually

Answer 5

No - no reason to wait - you've got it!!

Answer 6

oh i did, cool! thanks dude!
Your awesome!

Answer 7

Thanks Oscar