In the last two weeks, McKenzie earned 1,311. Included in her pay ...

[torybrooks]

In the last two weeks, McKenzie earned 1,311. Included in her pay is 8 hours of overtime at time and one-half. How much does McKenzie earn per hour?

Question 2

Latina had gross earnings of 562.90 last week. Compute the amounts she paid in Social Security using 6.2 and Medicare using 1.45.

[chem1s3]

Answer to Question 1

14.25;
Try 14: 80(14 ) + 8(14)(1.5 ) = 1,288. Too low.
Try 14.50: 80(14.50 ) + 8(14.50)(1.5 ) = 1,334. Too high.
Try 14.25: 80(14.25 ) + 9(14.25)(1.5 ) = 1,311

Answer to Question 2

43.06;
Social Security: 34.90; Medicare: 8.16; Multiply her gross earnings by 0.062 and 0.0145, then add the products.

[torybrooks]

Excellent

[bitingbit]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it