Question

maya worked 41 hours this week at a local hospital. she makes $12.00 per hour. anytime over 40 hours is paid at time and half or 1.5 times her hourly wage. how much will maya earn for her 41 hours of work this week?
$412
$498
$508
$398

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate regular pay

$40 \times 12 = 480$

Step2: Calculate overtime wage rate

$12 \times 1.5 = 18$

Step3: Calculate overtime pay

$1 \times 18 = 18$

Step4: Sum regular and overtime pay

$480 + 18 = 498$

Answer:

$498$