An employee earns 16 euros per hour for 35 regular hours. Overtime of 3 hours is paid at 125 % of the hourly wage. What is the total pay?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 620 euros
- Step 1: Regular pay = 16 x 35 = 560. Step 2. Overtime pay = 16 x 1.25 x 3 = 60; total = 620 euros. Answer: 620 euros. Why not the others: 608 euros: overtime was paid at 100 % only. 656 euros: overtime was paid at 200 %. 760 euros: all hours were paid at 125 %.
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