A clerk is paid 45.25 per hour for 40 hours a week.  1.50 times the regular rate for overtime and double the rate for a holiday.  How much does the clerk get if he works overtime for 5 hours and 2 hours on holiday

Let's break down the clerk's earnings based on the different rates:

1. **Regular earnings**:  
   The clerk works 40 hours per week at a rate of $45.25 per hour.
   \[
   \text{Regular earnings} = 40 \times 45.25 = 1810
   \]

2. **Overtime earnings**:  
   Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. The clerk works 5 hours of overtime.
   \[
   \text{Overtime rate} = 45.25 \times 1.5 = 67.875
   \]
   \[
   \text{Overtime earnings} = 5 \times 67.875 = 339.375
   \]

3. **Holiday earnings**:  
   Holiday hours are paid at double the regular rate. The clerk works 2 hours on a holiday.
   \[
   \text{Holiday rate} = 45.25 \times 2 = 90.50
   \]
   \[
   \text{Holiday earnings} = 2 \times 90.50 = 181
   \]

4. **Total earnings**:  
   Now, we add up all the components:
   \[
   \text{Total earnings} = 1810 + 339.375 + 181 = 2330.375
   \]

Thus, the clerk earns **$2330.38** for the week.

Would you like further details or explanations?  
Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
1. What if the clerk worked 8 hours of overtime instead of 5?
2. How would the total change if the hourly rate increased to $50 per hour?
3. What if the clerk worked 3 holiday hours instead of 2?
4. How would the weekly earnings be affected by a reduction in overtime pay?
5. What if holiday hours were paid at triple the regular rate?

**Tip**: Always verify how overtime and holiday rates are calculated in contracts as they can vary!

A clerk is paid 45.25 per hour for 40 hours a week. 1.50 times the regular rate for overtime and double the rate for a holiday. How much does the clerk get if he works overtime for 5 hours and 2 hours on holiday?

This problem breaks down how to calculate a clerk's weekly earnings, including regular hours, overtime at 1.5x the regular rate, and holiday hours at double the rate. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7 learning about multiplication and rate-based calculations.

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