Jim Stein's Hourly Wage Is $40

question 14

Multiple Choice

Jim Stein's hourly wage is $40.00, and he worked 42 hours during the week. Assuming an overtime rate of time and a half over 40 hours, Jim's gross pay is: (Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.)

• A) $1,720.
• B) $1,680.
• C) $1,760.
• D) $1,840.

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