Melanie's Regular Hourly Rate of Pay Is $17

question 156

Short Answer

Melanie's regular hourly rate of pay is $17.70. She is paid time and a half for all work on weekends and for any time over 8.5 hours on weekdays. Calculate her gross earnings for a week in which she works 4.5, 0, 7, 8.5, 5, 6, and 9 hours on Saturday to Friday, respectively.

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