document.write( "Question 1160595: Shannon grossed $725 one week by working 52 hours. Her employer pays time - and - a half for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours. With this information, can you determine Shannon's regular hourly wage? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #783928 by ikleyn(52793) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Let x be the regular hourly wage;  then overtime hourly rate is 1.5x.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The equation is\r\n" );
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document.write( "    40x + (52-40)*1.5x = 725.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Simplify\r\n" );
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document.write( "    40x + 12*1.5x = 725\r\n" );
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document.write( "    40x +  18x    = 725\r\n" );
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document.write( "    58x           = 725\r\n" );
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document.write( "      x           =  = 12.50 dollars per hour.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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