Wages and Overtime Calculation Quiz

If someone works 40 hours in a week at $12.45 per hour, what are their regular wages?

• $498.00

• $498

• $520

• $600

What is the standard number of hours considered as "regular" work hours in a week before overtime starts?

• 35 hours

• 40 hours

• 45 hours

• 50 hours

If the overtime pay rate is "time and a half," what is the overtime hourly rate for $12.45 per hour?

• $18.68

• $15.00

• $12.45

• $24.90

How many overtime hours did someone work if they worked 45 hours in a week?

• 3 hours

• 5 hours

• 10 hours

• 15 hours

What is the formula to calculate regular wages?

If someone worked 42 hours at $12.45 per hour, how many hours are paid at the overtime rate?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 5 hours

• 10 hours

What is the total overtime pay for 5 overtime hours at an overtime rate of $18.68 per hour?

• $62.25

• $93.40

• $124.50

• $186.80

If someone worked 45 hours at $12.45 per hour, what are their total wages? (Overtime is paid at time and a half)

• $591.40

• $560.00

• $498.00

• $620.00

What does "time and a half" mean for overtime pay?

• 1.5 times the regular rate

• 2 times the regular rate

• The same as the regular rate

• Half the regular rate

If the regular hourly rate is $10, what is the overtime rate?

• $10

• $12

• $15

• $20