Question

Jack’s overtime wage is $3 per hour more than his regular hourly wage.
he worked for 5 hours at his regular wage and 4 hours at the overtime
wage. He earned $66. Find his regular wage.

Answer 1

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SOLUTION: Jack's overtime wage is $3 per hour more than his regular hourly wage. He worked for 5 hours at his regular wage and 4 hours at the overtime wage. He earned $66.00 Find his regular

Explanation

5x+4(x+3)=66

5x+4x+12=66

9x=66-12

9x=54

x=54/9

x=$6 for regular hours thus the overtime hourly rate=6+3=$9 for the overtime hours.

5*6+4*9=66

30+36=66

66=66