Gil Stratton's Hourly Wage Is $12

question 86

Multiple Choice

Gil Stratton's hourly wage is $12.72. For working overtime, he receives double time.
a) What is Gil's hourly wage for working overtime?
b) How much does he earn for working 14 hours overtime?

• A) a) $25.44; b) $356.16
• B) a) $6.36; b) $356.16
• C) a) $50.88; b) $712.32
• D) a) $25.44; b) $178.08
• E) a) $6.36; b) $178.08

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