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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can anyone help me with this Math word problem?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hailey works as a lifeguard at a local water-slide park. When she works past 7 P.M., she receives overtime pay of 1.5 times the normal rate. Last week Hailey worked 15 hours at the normal rate and 10 hours of overtime. If Hailey earned $375 last week, what is her normal rate of pay?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A)$12.50 B)$13.50 C)$15.00 D)$9.00

OpenStudy (anonymous):

My answer is A $12.50 but im not sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

15n+10(1.5n)=375 15n+15n=375 n=$12.5 nvm I found the answer myself :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol im so smart

OpenStudy (anonymous):

actually not really

OpenStudy (sbuck98):

I think it's A, or B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its A but thanks

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