Lucie Ball's regular rate of pay is $15 per hour with one and one-half times her regular rate for any hours which exceed 40 hours per week. She worked 48 hours last week. Therefore, her gross wages were
A) $720.
B) $600.
C) $780.
D) $1,080.

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For the first 40 hours, Lucie will earn $15 per hour. So, her pay for the first 40 hours will be 40 * $15 = $600.
For the remaining 8 hours, she will be paid one and one-half times her regular rate of pay which will be $15 * 1.5 = $22.5 per hour.
So, her pay for the remaining 8 hours will be 8 * $22.5 = $180.
Therefore, her gross wages will be $600 + $180 = $780. Hence, the answer is C.

Lucie Ball's Regular Rate of Pay Is $15 Per Hour