A mechanic works on a differential overhaul. The starting time is 9:15 A.M., and finishing time is 2:00 P.M. At $12.85 per hour, find, to the nearest cent, the amount the mechanic earned. (Allow one hour for lunch.)
A) $44.57
B) $48.19
C) $52.73
D) $55.24

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The mechanic worked from 9:15 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., which is 4 hours and 45 minutes (or 4.75 hours) after subtracting 1 hour for lunch. At $12.85 per hour, the earnings are 4.75 hours * $12.85/hour = $61.0375, which rounds to $48.19.

A Mechanic Works on a Differential Overhaul