ns below. 1. 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 11/2 times the regular rate. Smith worked 42 hours for the week ended October 27. What are his gross earnings for the week? a. $1,548 b. $1,512 c. $2,268 d. $1,685