Jill Monroe earns $25 per hour. She worked 48 hours this pay period and receives time-and-a-half for any hours worked over 40 hours per week. Jill's gross earnings are:
A)$1,100
B)$1,920
C)$1,200
D)$1,300

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Jill earns $25 per hour for the first 40 hours, which is $1,000 (40 x $25). For the 8 hours of overtime, she earns $37.50 per hour (1.5 x $25), which totals $300 (8 x $37.50). Her gross earnings are $1,300 ($1,000 + $300).

Jill Monroe Earns $25 Per Hour