Derek works 48 hours at a rate of pay of $15 per hour. He receives double pay over 40 hours. What is his gross pay?
A) $800
B) $720
C) $780
D) $840

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Derek works 48 hours, so he gets paid for 40 regular hours and 8 overtime hours. For each regular hour, he earns $15 per hour, which means his regular pay is $15 x 40 = $600. For each overtime hour, he earns double his regular rate, which means he earns $15 x 2 = $30 per overtime hour. Therefore, his overtime pay is $30 x 8 = $240. His gross pay is the sum of his regular pay and overtime pay, which is $600 + $240 = $840. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Derek Works 48 Hours at a Rate of Pay of $15