Learning Task 3. Solve the given problems using the 4-steps in solving
sword problems. Write your complete solutions in your notebook
A clerk is paid P 45.50 per hour for 40 hours per week. 1.50 times the
regular rate for overtime and double the regular for a holiday. How
much does the clerk get if he works overtime for 3 hours and 5 hours on
a holiday?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
The clerk will get 204.75 for a 3 hour overtime work and 455 for a 5 hour work on holiday.
Step-by-step explanation:
POLYA'S Steps in Solving a problem
Understand
Create a Plan
Solve
Check & Interpret
or
what is asked: How
much does the clerk get if he works overtime for 3 hours and 5 hours on
a holiday?
Given: 45.50 per hour, 1.50 times the regular rate for overtime and 2 times for holiday.
Equation:
overtime rate: 45.50x 1.5 x 3 = _____.
holiday rate: 45.50 x 2 x 5 = _____.
Solution:
45.50 x 1.5 x 3
68.25 x 3
204.75
45.50 x 2 x 5
91 x 5
455
Answer: The clerk will get 204.75 for a 3 hour overtime work and 455 for a 5 hour work on holiday.