Jim Stein's hourly wage is $40.00, and he worked 42 hours during the week. Assuming an overtime rate of time and a half over 40 hours, Jim's gross pay is: (Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.)
A) $1,720.
B) $1,680.
C) $1,760.
D) $1,840.

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Jim worked 42 hours, which is 2 hours overtime. His overtime pay is 2 hours x $40.00 x 1.5 = $120.00. His regular pay is 40 hours x $40.00 = $1,600.00. His gross pay is $1,600.00 + $120.00 = $1,720.00.

Jim Stein's Hourly Wage Is $40