Mimi earns $4.50 per hour, time-and-a-half for overtime, and 3%
commission on gross sales. What were her earnings the week she
worked 46 hours and sold $5,300 worth of goods?
a. $318.21
b. $349.50
c. $423.50
d. $379.50
First, we need to find Mimi's earnings from her regular hours and overtime:
Regular hours: 40 hours x $4.50/hour = $180
Overtime hours: 6 hours x $6.75/hour (time-and-a-half) = $40.50
Total earnings from hours worked = $180 + $40.50 = $220.50
Next, we need to find Mimi's commission earnings:
Commission rate: 3% of $5,300 = $159
Finally, we can add Mimi's earnings from hours worked and her commission earnings:
Total earnings = $220.50 + $159 = $379.50
Therefore, the answer is d. $379.50.