A man is paid r naira per hour for normal work and double rate for overtime. if he does a 35-hour week which includes q hours of overtime, what is his weekly earning in naira?
A
r(35 + q)
B
q(35r - q)
C
q(35 + r)
D
r(35 + 2q)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The cost of normal work = 35r
The cost of overtime = q x 2r = 2qr
The man's total weekly earning = 35r + 2qr
= r(35 + 2q)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30650)