Susan Shilo has worked 44 hours this week at the Grand Hotel.She worked in excess of 8 hours each day.Her regular hourly wage is $15 per hour.What are Susan's gross wages for the week? (The company Susan works for is in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.)

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Susan worked 44 hours in total. She worked 8 regular hours each day for 5 days, totaling 40 regular hours. The remaining 4 hours are overtime. Regular wages: 40 hours x $15 = $600. Overtime wages: 4 hours x $22.50 (1.5 times the regular rate) = $90. Total gross wages: $600 + $90 = $690.

Susan Shilo Has Worked 44 Hours This Week at the Grand