If I work overtime, I will…

Maths Questions

If I work overtime, I will receive time and a half for every hour over 40 hours. I currently earn $12.00 an hour, and I would like to make an extra $300.00 by working overtime. How many extra hours do I need to work?

Answer

To calculate the required overtime hours, we start from my regular hourly rate of $12. For each overtime hour, I receive time and a half, which amounts to $18 ($12 x 1.5). To earn an extra $300, we can set up a proportion. If 1 hour of overtime gives me $18, then x hours will give me $300. The equation becomes 18x = 300. Solving for x results in x = 300 / 18, which equals approximately 16.67. Therefore, rounding up, I’ll need to work 17 extra hours.

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