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A nonexempt worker works 12 hours at $21 per hour. What is the gross pay for the day, ignoring weekly overtime?

Correct Answer

B) $294.

Eight hours are straight time and four hours are at 1.5 times. Total pay is $294.

Answer Options
A
$252 straight.
B
$294.
C
$315 total.
D
$378 total.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Eight hours are straight time and four hours are at 1.5 times. Total pay is $294.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $252 straight.

$252 straight. is below the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option C: $315 total.

$315 total. is above the supported result for daily overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Option D: $378 total.

$378 total. 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 Long Finish Day.

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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