Problem Instruction

Unless instructed otherwise, compute hourly rate and overtime rates as follows: multiplying by one and one$-$half to determine the overtime rate$).$

$2.$ If the third decimal place is $5$ or more, round to the next higher cent.

$3.$ If the third decimal place is less than $5,$ drop the third decimal place.

Also, use the minimum hourly wage of $$7\mathrm{.}25$ in solving these problems and all that follow. Round your answers to the nearest cent.

a$.$ Abel's regular weekly earnings are $

b$.$ Abel's overtime rate is $

c$.$ If Abel works $6$ hours overtime during one week, Abel's total gross earnings are $