document.write( "Question 879012: She gets paid $8 per hour for the first 40 hours and $12 per hour for each hour in the week worked over 40 hours. Her goal is to earn at least $380 per week. How many hours of overtime per week will she need to achieve her goal? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #530506 by JulietG(1812)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The first 40 hours are paid at a straight rate of $8. 40*$8=$320. \n" ); document.write( "$380 - $320 = $60 \n" ); document.write( "How many overtime hours are needed to earn $60? \n" ); document.write( "$60/$12 = 5 \n" ); document.write( "She needs to work at least 5 hours of overtime per week to reach her goal. \n" ); document.write( " |