Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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Bob works for Allies Electronics making switches. He is paid $0.40 per switch. Last week he made
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switches on regular time and
141
switches during overtime. Find his gross earnings for the week if time-and-a-half per switch is paid for overtime.
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