Question

Kilo worked his 40 regular hours last week, plus 8 hours at the time-and-a-half rate. His gross pay was $585. What was his hourly rate?

Answer 1

Answer:

$11.25

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = pay of regular hour

y = time-and-half rate hour pay

40x + 8y = 585

y = 1.5x

40x + 8(1.5x) = 585

40x + 12x = 585

52x = 585

52x/52 = 585/52

x = 11.25