Compute hourly rate and overtime rates: Stacy Forvour is a salaried employee who works fluctuating workweeks. She is paid $680 per workweek. This week, she worked 46 hours. Forvour's total gross pay if her employer uses the special half-rate (based on total hours worked) for overtime pay is $XXX.XX. Round your final answer to the nearest cent.
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Since she is paid $680 per week, and she worked 46 hours this week, her regular hourly rate is $680 / 46 = $14.78 per hour. Show more…
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