A worker is paid KSh 200 per hour for a basic week of 40 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the normal rate. How much does she earn in a week with 6 overtime hours?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. KSh 9,800

  1. Step 1: Basic pay = 200 x 40 = 8,000. Step 2. Overtime = 200 x 1.5 x 6 = 1,800. Step 3. Total = KSh 9,800. Answer: KSh 9,800. Why not the others: KSh 9,200: That pays all the overtime hours at the normal rate. KSh 8,000: That leaves out the overtime. KSh 13,800: That pays every hour at the overtime rate.

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