Mr. Evans is paid $10.40 per hour for the first 40 hours he works in a week. He is paid 1.5 times that rate for each hour after that.
Last week, Mr. Evans worked 41.75 hours. He says he earned $434.20 last week. Do you agree? Complete
the explanation that supports your answer.
The earnings for the first 40 hours are $10.40 x 40 = $( )The rate for each hour after 40 is
$10.40 x 1.5 =$( ) Therefore, the amount Mr. Evans earned for the extra 1.75 hours is $( )
You added the two amounts to find that Mr. Evans earned $( )
You? (agree) (disagree)
that Mr. Evans earned $434.20 last week.