how is "gross earnings" of $1021.01 derived?

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**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.
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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Piece rate earnings means wages on the basis of pieces produced. 

 

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