EmploymentQuestion 274 of 690
A construction laborer earns a regular rate of $28.00 per hour and works exactly 10 hours in one workday. What is the total gross pay for that day?
a.$280.00
b.$420.00
c.$308.00
d.$308.00 base plus zero — total $308.00
Explanation
Hours 1-8 at $28.00 = $224.00; hours 9-10 (2 hours) at 1.5× ($42.00) = $84.00. Total = $224.00 + $84.00 = $308.00.
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