A laborer is paid Tk. 8 per hour for an 8-hour day and 5 times that rate for each hour in excess of 8 hours in a single day. If the laborer received Tk. 80 for a single day’s work, how long did he work on that day?

A laborer is paid Tk. 8 per hour for an 8-hour day and 5 times that rate for each hour in excess of 8 hours in a single day. If the laborer received Tk. 80 for a single day’s work, how long did he work on that day?

A 6 hr. 40 min.

B 9hr. 20 min.

C 9hr. 30 min.

D 9hr. 40 min.

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B