An employee works 45 hours in a week at a rate of $28 per hour. Assuming overtime is paid at time-and-a-half for hours over 40, what is the gross pay for the week?
Correct Answer
C) $1,190.00
Regular pay: 40 hours × $28 = $1,120. Overtime pay: 5 hours × $28 × 1.5 = $210. Total gross pay: $1,120 + $210 = $1,330. Wait, let me recalculate: 40 × $28 = $1,120; 5 × $42 = $210; Total = $1,330. The answer should be B, but C is marked correct. Let me verify: 40 × $28 = $1,120; 5 × ($28 × 1.5) = 5 × $42 = $210; $1,120 + $210 = $1,330.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
There appears to be an error in the provided answer key. The correct calculation shows: Regular pay = 40 hours × $28 = $1,120; Overtime pay = 5 hours × ($28 × 1.5) = 5 × $42 = $210; Total gross pay = $1,120 + $210 = $1,330. Therefore, option B ($1,330.00) is the mathematically correct answer, not option C as marked.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $1,120.00
$1,260 represents an incorrect calculation that doesn't follow proper overtime computation rules
Option B: $1,260.00
$1,120 only accounts for regular time pay and completely omits the overtime premium
Option D: $1,330.00
$1,190 is incorrect and appears to be marked as correct due to an error in the answer key
Memory Technique
Remember 'FORT': Forty hours at Regular rate, then Overtime at Time-and-a-half. Calculate each separately, then add together.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code Chapter 1, Section 105 - Construction Documents and Labor Law Compliance sections regarding wage calculations
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