Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

A worker earns \15perhourforthefirst40hoursandper hour for the first 40 hours and$22.50perhourforovertime.Ifheearnsper hour for overtime. If he earns$735$ in a week, how many hours did he work?

  • A

    46

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  • B

    50

  • C

    44

  • D

    48

Explanation

Regular pay =1540=600= 15 \cdot 40 = 600. Overtime =735600=135=22.5t= 735 - 600 = 135 = 22.5 \cdot tt=6t = 6. Total =46= 46.

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