Question 841294
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Hi,
Let x represent pay per hour
Question states***
He worked 48 hours with 8 of the hours being paid at the overtime rate 
which is one and one half times the regular rate and earned $494
 40x + 8(3/2)x = 494
  40x + 12x = $494
       52x = $494
         x = $9.50/hr
CHECKING our answer***
{{{40*9.50 + 8*14.25 }}} = $494
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