Hourly pay / OT Pay

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What is hourly pay?

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Hourly pay is the amount of money an employee earns for each hour worked.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is overtime pay?

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Overtime pay is the additional compensation an employee receives for working more than the standard hours, typically over 40 hours per week.

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How do you calculate overtime hours?

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Overtime hours are calculated by subtracting 40 from the total hours worked in a week. For example, if you work 45 hours, your overtime hours are 45 - 40 = 5 hours.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If an employee earns $15 per hour, how much will they earn in a 40-hour week?

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To calculate weekly earnings, multiply the hourly wage by the number of hours worked: $15 x 40 = $600.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is gross pay?

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Gross pay is the total amount of money earned by an employee before any deductions such as taxes or benefits.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a worker earns $12 per hour and works 35 hours, what is their gross pay?

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Gross pay = Hourly wage x Hours worked = $12 x 35 = $420.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the formula to calculate total earnings for a week?

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Total earnings = Hourly wage x Total hours worked.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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If an employee works 50 hours in a week and earns $20 per hour, how much will they earn in overtime?

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First, calculate regular pay for 40 hours: $20 x 40 = $800. Overtime pay for 10 hours (1.5 times the hourly rate): $20 x 1.5 x 10 = $300. Total earnings = $800 + $300 = $1,100.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?

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Gross pay is the total earnings before deductions, while net pay is the amount received after deductions.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If a worker earns $10.80 per hour and works 37 hours, how much do they earn?

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Earnings = $10.80 x 37 = $399.60.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3