Elliot's employer pays time-and-a-half for all hours worked over 40 hours per week. Elliot's regular hourly rate is $9 per hour. During the week, Elliot worked 49 hours. What are the gross wages/earning for Elliot this week?

$441.00

$360.00

$661.50

$481.50

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1 August, 08:17

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E=9h+1.5 (9) (h-40)

e=9h+13.5 (h-40), since h=49

e=9 (40) + 13.5 (9)

e=9 (40+13.5)

e=9 (53.5)

e=$481.50

Elliot's employer pays time-and-a-half for all hours worked over 40 hours per week. Elliot's regular hourly rate is $9 per hour. During the week, Elliot worked 49 hours. What are the gross wages/earning for Elliot this week?$441.00$360.00$661.50$481.50