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A seventh consecutive day in the same workweek is 9 hours at $30 per hour. What is seventh-day pay?

Correct Answer

D) $420.

The first 8 hours on the seventh day are at 1.5 times and the ninth hour is double time. Total pay is $420.

Answer Options
A
$270 straight.
B
$360 all overtime.
C
$390 mixed.
D
$420.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The first 8 hours on the seventh day are at 1.5 times and the ninth hour is double time. Total pay is $420.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $270 straight.

$270 straight. is below the supported result for seventh consecutive day overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option B: $360 all overtime.

$360 all overtime. is below the supported result for seventh consecutive day overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option C: $390 mixed.

$390 mixed. is below the supported result for seventh consecutive day overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Memory Technique

Seventh ladder for Checking Seventh-Day: hours climb before dollars add up.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Seventh consecutive day overtime calculation from California DIR/DLSE Overtime FAQ; California Labor Code / California Labor Code Section 510 seventh consecutive day overtime; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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