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A worker at $31 per hour works 12.5 hours in one day. Ignoring weekly overtime, what gross pay is due?

Correct Answer

A) $465.00.

Eight hours are straight time, four hours are 1.5 times, and the half hour over 12 is double time.

Answer Options
A
$465.00.
B
$387.50.
C
$581.25.
D
$775.00.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Eight hours are straight time, four hours are 1.5 times, and the half hour over 12 is double time.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: $387.50.

$387.50. is below the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option C: $581.25.

$581.25. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Option D: $775.00.

$775.00. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Checking Finish payroll: time, premium, reimbursement, proof in separate buckets.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Daily overtime calculation from California DIR/DLSE Overtime FAQ; California Labor Code / California Labor Code Section 510 daily overtime and double time; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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