Joe works as a welder. He makes $8.50 an hour.
He gets time and a half for overtime(over 40 hours).
Joe worked 45 hours, what is his weekly pay
this week.
Joe worked 45 -40 = 5 hours of overtime this week. "Time and a half" means he will be paid for an additional 5/2 = 2.5 hours, so his gross pay this week is ...