A worker is paid KSh 250 per hour for a basic week of 40 hours. Overtime is paid at 2 times the normal rate. How much does she earn in a week with 8 overtime hours?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. KSh 14,000

  1. Step 1: Basic pay = 250 x 40 = 10,000. Step 2. Overtime = 250 x 2 x 8 = 4,000. Step 3. Total = KSh 14,000. Answer: KSh 14,000. Why not the others: KSh 12,000: That pays all the overtime hours at the normal rate. KSh 10,000: That leaves out the overtime. KSh 24,000: That pays every hour at the overtime rate.

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