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A nonexempt worker at $27 per hour works 9.5 hours in one day. What is the daily gross pay, ignoring weekly overtime?

Correct Answer

B) $276.75.

Eight hours are straight time and 1.5 hours are at 1.5 times the regular rate.

Answer Options
A
$256.50.
B
$276.75.
C
$304.50.
D
$513.00.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Eight hours are straight time and 1.5 hours are at 1.5 times the regular rate.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $256.50.

$256.50. is below the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option C: $304.50.

$304.50. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Option D: $513.00.

$513.00. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Daily Overtime ladder for Checking Payroll: hours climb before dollars add up Tie the cue to Daily Overtime Calculation Checking Tie the cue to Checking Payroll Finish Crew Worked.

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; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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