write an expression that represents how much you would make per hour on holidays if you earned time and a half (40 hours for 50 weeks)
huh? How much do you make on regular days?
It will be 1.5 times that much.
To calculate how much you would make per hour on holidays if you earned time and a half, you first need to determine your regular hourly rate.
Let's assume that based on your calculation, you earn a total of $40,000 per year (50 weeks) for working 40 hours per week.
To find your regular hourly rate, divide your total yearly income by the total number of hours worked in a year:
Regular Hourly Rate = Total Yearly Income / (Hours Per Week * Weeks Per Year)
Regular Hourly Rate = $40,000 / (40 * 50) = $20 per hour
Now that you know your regular hourly rate is $20, you can calculate your holiday pay by multiplying your regular hourly rate by one and a half (time and a half).
Holiday Pay per Hour = Regular Hourly Rate * 1.5
Holiday Pay per Hour = $20 * 1.5 = $30
So, if you earn time and a half on holidays, you would make $30 per hour.