Math in the Workplace: Overview

Math in the Workplace - Numbers & Operations

Problem:

The wage rate for a salesperson at the BON-Macy's is $8.60 per hour for a 40 hour week and 1.5 times the base pay ("time and a half") for overtime.

If a salesperson works 48 hours in one week, how much is the gross salary she or he earns?

Solution:  

1. Find the salary for the first 40 hours.

$8.60 x 40 = $344.00

2. Find the salary for the 8 hours overtime.

1.5 x $8.60 = $12.90/hour x 8 hours = $103.20

3. Add the two amounts together.

$344.00 + $103.20 = $447.20

Math in the Workplace: Overview