Question 1160595
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Let x be the regular hourly wage;  then overtime hourly rate is 1.5x.


The equation is


    40x + (52-40)*1.5x = 725.


Simplify


    40x + 12*1.5x = 725

    40x +  18x    = 725

    58x           = 725

      x           = {{{725/58}}} = 12.50 dollars per hour.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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