SOLUTION: A mechanic earns $15.00 an hour for 40 hours and receives time and a half for overtime. Last week he worked 46 hours. Find the mechanic's gros pay for last week.

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Question 170018: A mechanic earns $15.00 an hour for 40 hours and receives time and a half for overtime. Last week he worked 46 hours. Find the mechanic's gros pay for last week.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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40*15+6(1.5*15)
600+6*22.50
600+135=$735 is the gross pay for the 46 hour week.