Maddox is Gordon's 17-year-old son. He is a whiz at repairing machines and is employed doing so at the factory full-time during the summer. He has already worked 40 hours this week, but some machines still need repaired. Is Max eligible for overtime pay?

Maddox must be paid overtime.

Explanation:

Solution

Generally,most people or individuals above 16 and 17 years old are considered as for calculating working hours and overtime pay during summer vacation.

In this scenario, Maddox had already worked 40 hours in the week and needs to work extra for the sole purpose of fixing machines.

For this, it is required or expected for Maddox to be paid.

2 years

Explanation:

The increase in yearly earnings is

= $39,746 - $21,484

=$18,262

Every year, extra earning is $18,262

the cost of education is $36,000

It will take =$36,000/$18,262 years to repay

=1.971 years

=2 years