SOLUTION: Sammy, grossed $535 in 1 week by working 48 hours. The second person, Martin, grossed $587 in 1 week by working 52 hours. Time-and-a-half is paid for all hours worked in excess of
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Question 295715: Sammy, grossed $535 in 1 week by working 48 hours. The second person, Martin, grossed $587 in 1 week by working 52 hours. Time-and-a-half is paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours. Which person earns more per hour? Answer by faceoff57(108) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 535= 48x+8(x/2)
535= 48x+4x
535= 52x
10.29= x
587= 52x+12(x/2)
587= 52x+6x
587= 58x
10.12= x
Sammy earns more per hour.
