A worker earns $7.20 an hour. She is paid time and a half for overtime beyond a 40-hour week. How much will she earn in a week in which she works 43 hours?

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For the regular 40 hours, the worker earns $7.20 x 40 = $288.00. If the regular wage is $7.20 per hour, then overtime paid at time and a half is $7.20 x l'/2or S7.20 x 3/2. If the worker is on the clock for 43 hours, 3 hours (the amount over 40) are considered overtime- Overtime pay = SI0.80 x 3 = $32.40. Add the regular pay for 40 hours to the overtime pay to find the total amount earned for the week. $288.00 + S32.40 = $320.40 = total pay

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