Question

Frame an algebraic expression for the given situation:
Total wages (W) of a man in a day whose basic wage is B, for 't' hours a day and R per hour for overtime. He works a total of 'T' hours in the week.

Answer 1

Wages for 't' hours in a day = B

Overtime duration = (T - t) hours
Rate of pay for overtime = R
Wages for overtime = R(T - t)

=> Total wages = Wages for 't' hours + Wages for overtime
=> W = B + R(T - t)