SOLUTION: Kim's hourly rate is based on a 40 hour work week. For overtime, she is paid 1.5 times as much. If she earned $312 for 48 hours, what is her regular rate?

Question 376024: Kim's hourly rate is based on a 40 hour work week. For overtime, she is paid 1.5 times as much. If she earned $312 for 48 hours, what is her regular rate?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Kim's hourly rate is based on a 40 hour work week. For overtime, she is paid 1.5 times as much. If she earned $312 for 48 hours, what is her regular rate?
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Let x = regular rate
then
40x + 1.5x(8) =312
40x + 12x =312
52x = 312
x = $6 per hour
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