Solve the problem.
-Chuck earns $11 per hour for a 40-hour work week and time-and-a-half for overtime. One week he worked 52 hours. Find his gross pay for the week.
A)$858.00
B)$572.00
C)$440.00
D)$638.00

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Chuck earns $11 per hour for regular hours (first 40 hours) and time-and-a-half for overtime (the remaining 12 hours).

Regular pay: $11/hour x 40 hours = $440

Overtime pay: $11/hour x 1.5 = $16.50/hour 
Overtime earnings: $16.50/hour x 12 hours = $198

Gross pay for the week: 
Regular pay + Overtime earnings = $440 + $198 = $638

Therefore, the answer is D. For the first 40 hours, Chuck earns $11 per hour, so his pay is 40 x $11 = $440.
For the remaining 12 hours, he earns time-and-a-half, which is $11 x 1.5 = $16.50 per hour.
So, his overtime pay is 12 x $16.50 = $198.
Therefore, his gross pay for the week is $440 + $198 = $638. Answer choice D is correct.

Solve the Problem. -Chuck Earns $11 Per Hour for a 40-Hour Work Week