AJ worked 48 hours last week. He earns $12.40 per hour plus overtime, at the usual rate, for hours exceeding 40 hours.

What was his gross pay?


-$595.20

-$644.80

-$752.00

-$892.80

Verified Answer :

The amount paid for  exceeding 40 hours is $595.2

Gross payment

Given the following parameters

  • The total number of hours worked = 48 hours

  • Amount paid per hour = $12.40

Since $12.40 is paid for 1 hour, the amount that will be paid for 48 hours will be:

Amount paid for 48 hours = 12.40 * 48

Amount paid for 48 hours = $595.2

Hence the amount paid for  exceeding 40 hours is $595.2

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