At time and a half for overtime over 40 hours, how many paid hours does jesse have if he works 47½ hours

Is this exactly what the question says? It is a little confusing as to what it is asking.

He should have 47 1/2 paid hours because he would be paid for all hours worked.

He would have 40 regular hours and 7 1/2 overtime hours. The regular hours would be paid at his hourly wage rate. The 7 1/2 overtime hours would be paid at time and a half of the regular hourly wage rate.

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