A worker earns $10 per hour and works 45 hours in one week. What is the minimum amount this worker must be paid for the week's work?
A) $450
B) $475
C) $500
D) $525

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The worker earns $10 per hour and works for 45 hours in one week. Therefore, the total amount earned will be 10 x 45 = $450. However, the question is asking for the minimum amount the worker must be paid, which means it includes any overtime pay or additional compensation. Since the worker worked more than 40 hours, they are entitled to overtime pay, which is time and a half of their regular wage ($10 x 1.5 = $15 per hour). The worker worked an additional 5 hours, so they are entitled to 5 x $15 = $75 in overtime pay. Adding the regular pay and overtime pay together, the minimum amount the worker must be paid is $450 + $75 = $525, which is option B.

A Worker Earns $10 Per Hour and Works 45 Hours