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Denise earns 13 dollar per hour and works 40 hours per week. She is paid double time for all hours worked over 40. Last week Denise was paid 689 dollars. How many overtime hours did she work?
Solution: Overtime pay=169. Double time=26/hr. 169÷26=6.5 hours.
2.
Omar was hired as an accountant at an annual salary of $123,600. What would his gross pay each paycheque be if he was paid bi-weekly?
Solution: 123600 ÷ 26 = 4753.85.
3.
Annie's time card is shown below. Use the information on the card to answer the question: If Annie is paid her regular wage, $12.45/hour for any hours up to 40 in one week and time and a half for any hours over 40 in one week, what was her regular pay for the week?
Solution: Regular pay = 40 × 12.45 = $498.00.
4.
Jessica is working for minimum wage in Hedley, British Columbia. If she works for 35 hours per week for 36 weeks in a year, what is her gross yearly salary?
Solution: 10.25 × 35 × 36 = 12915.
5.
Ashiana worked 24 hours in one week and earned $318. What is her hourly wage?
Solution: 318 ÷ 24 = 13.25/hr.
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