Russell worked 45.75 hours this week at a rate of $7.86 per hour. He also gets paid time and a half for any hours over 40. What is his total pay before taxes?A) $359.60B) $539.39C) $382.19D) $478.23

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Answer:

Russels total pay before taxes is $382.19

The correct option is C

Explanation:

Total number of hours worked for the week = 45.75

Rate per hour = $7.86

The amount Russel gets paid is:

[tex]\begin{gathered} A=7.86(45.75)+\frac{7.86}{2}(45.75-40) \\ \\ =382.1925 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Russels total pay before taxes is $382.19