To calculate your gross pay, we will follow these steps:

1. Regular Hours: The first 40 hours are paid at the regular rate of $15.00 per hour.
2. Overtime Hours: The remaining 10 hours (50 hours worked - 40 regular hours) are paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate, which is $15.00 * 1.5 = $22.50 per hour.

Now, let's break it down:

Step 1: Regular pay for 40 hours

$40 \, \text{hours} \times 15.00 \, \text{per hour} = 600.00$

Step 2: Overtime pay for 10 hours

$10 \, \text{hours} \times 22.50 \, \text{per hour} = 225.00$

Step 3: Total gross pay

$600.00 + 225.00 = 825.00$

Final Gross Pay:

Your total gross pay for the week is $825.00.

Let me know if you'd like any more details or further calculations!

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. What if the hourly wage were $20 instead of $15? How would that affect the total pay?
2. How is overtime calculated in different countries or states?
3. How can the concept of overtime be applied to salaried employees?
4. What would your gross pay be if you worked 60 hours in a week?
5. What are some ways to avoid overtime to reduce your work hours?

Tip: If you're unsure about how overtime applies in your area, check your local labor laws, as they can vary.