Jack earns 10.50$ per hour for a 40 hour work week. He earns time and a half ( 1/2 ) the normal 10.50$ per hour rate. ( for all hours over 40 hours. ) This week Jack worked 50 hours, 10 hours overtine. Find his hourly wage for overtime. ( 2 part question )

How much was Jack's total pay check for the 50 hours worked? What was Jack's total over time earnings?
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10 hours at time and a half is 10*10.50*1.5=105*1.5=$157.50 in wages. His overtime hourly rate is 10.50*1.5=$15.75 per hour.
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