Question

question 5 of 10
which function is used to model overtime pay?

a. piece rate

b. linear equation

c. quadratic equation

d. piecewise

Explanation:

Overtime pay has different pay rates: regular pay for normal hours and a higher overtime rate for hours beyond a threshold (e.g., 40 hours/week). A piecewise function is defined by multiple sub - functions on different intervals, which matches the structure of overtime pay (different rules for normal and overtime hours). A piece - rate function is for pay per unit produced, a linear equation has a constant rate (doesn't account for different overtime rates), and a quadratic equation has a variable rate based on a square term (not relevant for overtime pay).

Answer:

D. Piecewise