Robert LaClerq is paid a regular wage of $9.50 an hour, overtime at
the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 8
in any weekday, and overtime at the rate of 2 times the regular rate
for hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. During the week
ended February 14, LaClerq worked the following days and hours shown in
the table below. How many overtime hours did Mr. Clerq work? _____
Day Total Hours
Worked
Monday 7
Tuesday 10
Wednesday 8
Thursday 10
Friday 11
Saturday 2
Total 48
To calculate the overtime hours worked by Mr. Clerq, we need to determine the regular hours worked and then subtract that from the total hours worked.
Regular hours per day = 8
Total regular hours worked in weekdays = 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 40
Overtime hours = Total hours worked - Regular hours worked in weekdays - Hours worked on Saturdays
= 48 - 40 - 2
= 6
Therefore, Mr. Clerq worked 6 overtime hours.