Question

last week, a man worked 48 hours at starbucks. find his gross earnings for the week if he is paid $7.60 per hour and earns time - and - a - half for all hours over 40.
the mans gross earnings for the week was $\square
(round to the nearest cent as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate regular pay for 40 hours

Regular pay = hours × regular rate = $40\times7.60$
$40\times7.60 = 304$

Step2: Calculate overtime hours

Overtime hours = total hours - 40 = $48 - 40 = 8$

Step3: Calculate overtime rate

Overtime rate = regular rate × 1.5 = $7.60\times1.5 = 11.40$

Step4: Calculate overtime pay

Overtime pay = overtime hours × overtime rate = $8\times11.40$
$8\times11.40 = 91.20$

Step5: Calculate gross earnings

Gross earnings = regular pay + overtime pay = $304 + 91.20 = 395.20$

Answer:

395.20