Stuart's Regular Rate of Pay Is $22 Per Hour

question 180

Multiple Choice

Stuart's regular rate of pay is $22 per hour. He is given 1.5 times the rate of pay for days he works over 37.5 hours. Determine the amount earned during a week where he worked 42 hours.

• A) $770
• B) $973.5
• C) $1,065
• D) $1,110
• E) $1,200

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Federal Marginal Income Tax

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