SOLUTION: Michael is paid double-time for each hour worked over 35 hours in a week. Last week he worked 39 hours and earned $537.50. What is Michaels normal hourly rate?
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Question 1034669: Michael is paid double-time for each hour worked over 35 hours in a week. Last week he worked 39 hours and earned $537.50. What is Michaels normal hourly rate? Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Call x his normal hourly rate...then we can write
35x + 4(2x) = 537.50 (notice 2x represents the double-time)
43x = 537.50
Divide by 43
x = $12.50 per hour
