Nick, worker of the Plasticase, Inc., works on a 48 hours a week basis with time and a half for overtime. If he works 60 hours in one week, what is his total pay? His rate is 17.25.
60 hours = 48 hours + 12 hours
Total pay for the week = $17.25 * 48 + 1.5 * $17.25 * 12 = $1138.50