Cyrus is a tipped employee in Illinois. He is single with one withholding allowance and the minimum cash wage in Illinois is $4.95 per hour for a 40-hour workweek. The tip credit in Illinois is $3.30 per hour (i.e., the minimum wage in Illinois is $8.25 per hour), and tips are included in
Overtime calculations. During a one-week period, Cyrus worked 52 hours and earned $180 in tips. What is his gross pay? (Do not round
Intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
A) $351.
B) $467.10
C) $426.80
D) $510.

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Cyrus's gross pay is $467.10. This is calculated as follows:Regular pay: 40 hours x $8.25 per hour = $330.00Overtime pay: 12 hours x $12.38 per hour (time and a half) = $148.56Tips: $180.00Total gross pay: $330.00 + $148.56 + $180.00 = $467.10

Cyrus Is a Tipped Employee in Illinois