Utah Contractor Practice Exam

If an employee works 50 hours one week and 40 hours the next at $10/hr, what are the total gross wages?

1. $900

2. $950

3. $1,000

4. $1,050

The correct answer is: $950

To calculate the total gross wages for the two weeks, first, we need to determine the wages for each week and then sum them up. For the week where the employee worked 50 hours, typically, any hours worked over 40 hours in a week are considered overtime. The standard pay rate is $10 per hour for the first 40 hours, and overtime is usually paid at a higher rate, often time and a half. In this case, the overtime rate would be $15 per hour ($10 x 1.5). Calculating the first week: - For the first 40 hours: 40 hours x $10 = $400. - For the 10 hours of overtime: 10 hours x $15 = $150. Adding these figures gives the total gross wages for the first week: $400 + $150 = $550. For the second week, the employee worked a regular 40-hour week, resulting in: 40 hours x $10 = $400. Now, adding the two weeks together, we find: $550 (first week) + $400 (second week) = $950. Therefore, the total gross wages for the two weeks of work amounts to $950, making this the correct