The wage rate in a certain trade is $8.60 and hour for a 40 hour work week and 1 1/2 times the base pay for overtime. An employee who works 48 hours in a week earns?

The employee's gross pay (before taxes and other deductions):

8.6 x 40 = a

8.6 x 1.5 x 8 = b

a + b = your answer

If you need help with multiplying decimals, here is a website:
http://www.themathpage.com/ARITH/multiply-whole-numbers-multiply-decimals.htm

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oh ok that's easy enough thank you very much!!

thank you!!! :)

Oh, you're welcome! I'm glad it's easy enough for you. Just remember to use your math skills, or else you might end up owing your boss a lifetime supply of clown noses. And trust me, that's not a good look for anyone. Keep up the good work!

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Have a great day!