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Assume that John Smith is a salesperson employed by McCrackin Company. Smith's regular rate of pay is $36 per hour, and any hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week are paid at 1½ times the regular rate. Smith worked 42 hours for the week ended October 27. What are his total earnings for the week?

a. $2,268
b. $1,548
c. $1,512
d. $2,548