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The seventh consecutive day in the workweek totals 10 hours at $32 per hour. What seventh-day pay is due?

Correct Answer

D) $512.

The first 8 hours on the seventh day are at 1.5 times and the final 2 hours are double time. Total pay is $512.

Answer Options
A
$320 straight.
B
$448 all overtime.
C
$480 mixed.
D
$512.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The first 8 hours on the seventh day are at 1.5 times and the final 2 hours are double time. Total pay is $512.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $320 straight.

$320 straight. is below the supported result for seventh consecutive day overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option B: $448 all overtime.

$448 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: $480 mixed.

$480 mixed. is below the supported result for seventh consecutive day overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Memory Technique

Who controlled first, who paid hours, where is the Checking Seventh-Day record?

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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