SOLUTION: Lou is paid 1 1/2 times his normal hourly rate for each hour he works over 40 hours in a week. Last week he worked 44 hours and earned $483. What is his normal hourly rate?

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Question 806267: Lou is paid 1 1/2 times his normal hourly rate for each hour he works over 40 hours in a week. Last week he worked 44 hours and earned $483. What is his normal hourly rate?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4*1.5x+40x=483
x = $10.50