SOLUTION: A worker was paid $4.50 per hour for a 40-hour week. The worker was paid an additional $1.50 per hour for each hour over 40 hours per week. How much did the worker earn in 3 week

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Question 567917: A worker was paid $4.50 per hour for a 40-hour week. The worker was paid an additional $1.50 per hour for each hour over 40 hours per week.
How much did the worker earn in 3 weeks if he worked 43 hours the first week, 42 hours the second week, and 45 hours the third week?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The worker's overtime was +3+%2B+2+%2B+5+=+10+ hrs for 3 weeks
The worker's regular time was +40%2A3+=+120+ hrs
+10%2A%28+4.5+%2B+1.5+%29+=+60+
+120%2A4.5+=+540+
+60+%2B+540+=+600+
The worker earned $600 for 3 weeks