Question

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When working overtime, an auto mechanic gets paid 1.5 times the normal hourly wage. Overtime is the amount of time worked beyond 40 hours in a week. The auto mechanic's normal wage is $21.00 per hour. Last week, the auto mechanic worked 46 hours. How much money did the mechanic earn last week? Round to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Let's start by finding both wages

His normal wage is $21.00
What would his overtime wage be?

Answer 2

$31.50?

Answer 3

would $1,450 be the answer?

Answer 4

The 31.50 is right, but the 1,450 isn't

So regular time is 40 hours at 21.00
Overtime is 6 hours at 31.50

Any idea on what to do with this one?

Answer 5

(21*40) + (1.5*21*6) = 1029