Mathematics · Word Problems
Megan's regular wage at her job is p dollars per hour for the first 8 hours of work in a day plus 1.5 times her regular hourly wage for work in excess of 8 hours that day. On a given day, Megan worked for 10 hours, and her total earnings for that day were $137.50. What is Megan's regular hourly wage?
- 1$13.75
- 2$13.25
- 3$12.50✓
- 4$11.75
Correct answer
$12.50
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