​The Mickey D

question 53

Short Answer

​The Mickey D. Company pays the regular hourly rate for the first 36 hours worked and time and a half thereafter. Jennifer Franks worked 40 hours this week. Her regular hourly rate is $11.80. Compute Franks' total earnings.

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