A man is paid r naira per hour for normal work and double rate for overtime. if he does a 35-hour week which includes q hours of overtime, what is his weekly earning in naira?
- r(35 + q)
- q(35r - q)
- q(35 + r)
-
r(35 + 2q)
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The cost of normal work = 35rThe cost of overtime = q x 2r = 2qr
The man's total weekly earning = 35r + 2qr
= r(35 + 2q)