Subject: mathqa
Question: a certain bus driver is paid a regular rate of $ 16 per hour for any number of hours that does not exceed 40 hours per week . for any overtime hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week , the bus driver is paid a rate that is 75 % higher than his regular rate . if last week the bus driver earned $ 1004 in total compensation , how many total hours did he work that week ?
Option: 
A: 36
B: 53
C: 40
D: 48
Answer: B