how is "gross earnings" of $1021.01 derived?
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Transcribed Image Text:**Example: Piece-Rate Employee Overtime Calculation**
Edmund earns $75 per finished sculpture as a snowy day piece-rate employee at Terrac Sculptures in New Mexico. He completed 12 sculptures during the week of February 27, a payday.
He worked 48.75 hours, which includes regular time of 45 hours and overtime of 3.75 hours. His earnings will be calculated as follows:
1. Regular Earnings: 12 sculptures x $75 = $900
2. Number of Hours:
- Regular Hours: 40
- Overtime Hours: 5
3. Hourly Rate:
- Regular Rate: $900 / 45 hours = $20 per hour
- Overtime Rate: $30 per hour (1.5 x $20)
4. Overtime Earnings: 3.75 hours x $30 = $112.50
Total Earnings (Regular + Overtime) = $900 + $112.50 = $1,012.50
**Summary Chart**
| Wages | Total | Regular | Overtime | # of Sculptures | # of Hours | Rate |
|-------|-------|---------|----------|----------------|------------|------|
| Earnings | $1,012.50 | $900 | $112.50 | 12 | 48.75 | |
**Key Points Highlighted:**
- Piece-rate basis employees are paid based on the number of items produced.
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.
- Regular hours and overtime hours worked during the pay period are considered.
- For overtime calculation, the effective hourly rate is used.
This serves as an example of how to compute pay for a piece-rate employee, taking into consideration the production and overtime hours worked.
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