Mr. Evans is paid $8.40 per hour for the first 40 hours he works in a week. He is paid 1.5 times that rate for each hour after that.

Last week, Mr. Evans worked 42.75 hours. He says he earned $359.10 last week. Do you agree? Complete
the explanation that supports your answer.
You
The earnings for the first 40 hours are $8.40 x 40 =
The rate for each hour after 40 is
$8.40 x 1.5 = $ Therefore, the amount Mr. Evans earned for the extra 2.75 hours is s
added the two amounts to find that Mr. Evans earned $
You?
that Mr. Evans earned $359.10 last week.