Mary works in a restaurant a maximum of 60 hours. For the first 20 hours, she is paid $8 per hour. For each overtime hour, she is paid at a rate which is 25% higher than her regular rate. How much Mary can earn in a week?
Choose the correct choice:
A) 300 B) 420 C) 560 D) 320 E) 400

Rationale: mary receives $ 8 ( 20 ) = $ 160 for the first 20 hours . for the 40 overtime hours , she receives $ 8 ( 0.25 ) + $ 8 = $ 10 per hour , that is $ 10 ( 40 ) = $ 400 . the total amount is $ 160 + $ 400 = $ 560 answer c 560 .
Answer: C