Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: HiSET
Exam: HiSET Math Practice Test

Practice Question

Isabel earns $15.80 per hour for the first 8 hours she works each day. She earns 1.5 times her hourly rate for all time after the first 8 hours. How much does Isabel earn on a day when she works 8.5 hours?

Answer Choices

  • A: 126.4
  • B: 138.25
  • C: 189.6
  • D: 201.45
  • E: 237

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Regular pay = 8 × 15.80 = 126.40. Overtime rate = 15.80 × 1.5 = 23.70. Overtime pay = 0.5 × 23.70 = 11.85. Total = 126.40 + 11.85 = 138.25. Options: 126.40, 189.60, 201.45, 237.00 incorrect; 138.25 correct.

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