You worked the following hours this week. Monday 8am to 5pm, Tuesday 9am to 3pm, Thursday 8:30am to 2:15pm. You get a 30-minute unpaid lunch break every work day. How many hours will you be paid for this week?
Monday: 8am to 5pm = 9 hours
Tuesday: 9am to 3pm = 6 hours
Thursday: 8:30am to 2:15pm = 5 hours and 45 minutes
Total hours worked = 9 + 6 + 5.75 = 20.75 hours
Since you have a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each work day, you will deduct a total of 1.5 hours for the week.
Total hours paid for = 20.75 - 1.5 = 19.25 hours
Therefore, you will be paid for 19.25 hours this week.