Wind Song is paid $$ \$ 15.50 $$ per hour, with overtime pay of time-and-a-half for Saturday work and double time for Sunday. Calculate her gross pay if she worked 38 hours during the week (Monday through Friday) and 8 hours Sunday. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.) Select one: a. $$ \$ 587.55 $$ o b. $$ \$ 837.00 $$ o c. $$ \$ 705.25 $$ d. $$ \$ 535.75 $$

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To calculate Wind Song's gross pay, we'll break down her work hours and apply the appropriate pay rates.

1. **Regular Hours (Monday through Friday):**
   - **Hours Worked:** 38 hours
   - **Pay Rate:** \$15.50 per hour
   - **Total Pay:** 
     $$
     38 \text{ hours} \times \$15.50/\text{hour} = \$589.00
     $$

2. **Sunday Hours:**
   - **Hours Worked:** 8 hours
   - **Overtime Pay Rate:** Double time (\$15.50 \times 2 = \$31.00 per hour)
   - **Total Pay:**
     $$
     8 \text{ hours} \times \$31.00/\text{hour} = \$248.00
     $$

3. **Gross Pay:**
   $$
   \$589.00 \text{ (regular)} + \$248.00 \text{ (Sunday)} = \$837.00
   $$

**Rounded to the nearest cent, Wind Song's gross pay is \$837.00.**

**Answer:**  
**b. $$ \$ 837.00 $$**
Wind Song's gross pay is \$837.00.

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