Erica Shotwell's company pays her $18.92 per hour for regular time up to 40 hours, and time-and-a-half for overtime. Her time card for Monday through Friday last week had 8.3 8.8, 7.9, 9.4, and 10.6 hours. What was Erica's gross pay?

Erica Shotwell's Company

Erica's gross pay for working 45 hours during the last week is:

= $898.70

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Regular pay per hour = $18.92

Overtime pay per hour = $28.38 ($18.92 * 1.5)

Week Day        Hours worked

Monday                      8.3

Tuesday                     8.8

Wednesday               7.9

Thursday                   9.4  

Friday                       10.6

Total hours worked 45

Regular pay = 40 * $18.92 =         $756.80

Overtime pay = 5 * $28.38 =            141.90

Erica's gross pay for the week = $898.70

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