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The concrete crew weekly payroll worksheet records 47 hours at $29 per hour with no daily overtime issue. What gross pay is due for the week?

Correct Answer

C) $1,464.50.

Forty hours are straight time and seven weekly overtime hours are at 1.5 times. Total pay is $1,464.50.

Answer Options
A
$1,363 straight.
B
$1,421 blended.
C
$1,464.50.
D
$1,595 premium.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Forty hours are straight time and seven weekly overtime hours are at 1.5 times. Total pay is $1,464.50.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $1,363 straight.

$1,363 straight. is below the supported result for weekly overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option B: $1,421 blended.

$1,421 blended. is below the supported result for weekly overtime calculation; it likely skips a premium-pay or employer-cost component.

Option D: $1,595 premium.

$1,595 premium. is above the supported result for weekly overtime calculation; it likely pays the wrong premium tier or counts the same hours twice.

Memory Technique

Weekly Overtime ladder for Checking Remodel: hours climb before dollars add up.

Reference Hint

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

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