If Carrie Stein's hourly wage is $40.00, and she worked 43 hours during the week. Assuming an overtime rate of time and a half over 40 hours, Carrie's gross pay is?
A) $1,780
B) $1,720
C) $2,580
D) $1,600

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Carrie's regular pay for 40 hours is 40 hours * $40 = $1,600. For the 3 hours of overtime, she earns time and a half, which is $40 * 1.5 = $60 per hour. So, for 3 hours, she earns 3 * $60 = $180. Her total gross pay is $1,600 (regular pay) + $180 (overtime pay) = $1,780.

If Carrie Stein's Hourly Wage Is $40