Math Problem Statement
Your base hourly rate of pay is $24.08. On Saturdays, you are paid an additional 25% per hour. How much do you earn on Saturday if you work a 7.5 hour shift?
Solution
To calculate your earnings on a Saturday with the additional 25% per hour, follow these steps:
- Base hourly rate: $24.08
- Saturday additional pay: 25% of $24.08 =
- Saturday hourly rate:
- Total earnings for 7.5 hours:
Therefore, you would earn $225.75 for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.
Would you like more details on any step, or do you have further questions?
Here are 5 related questions for practice:
- What would your total pay be if you worked 8 hours on a Saturday?
- How much would you earn in a 5-day week working 8 hours each day (without extra Saturday pay)?
- What would your total earnings be if you worked 6 hours on a Saturday and 40 hours from Monday to Friday?
- If your pay increases by 10%, what would your new Saturday hourly rate be?
- How much more do you earn on a Saturday shift compared to a regular weekday shift?
Tip: To calculate percentage increases, multiply the base amount by .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage
Multiplication
Addition
Formulas
Additional Pay = Base Rate * Percentage Increase
Saturday Hourly Rate = Base Rate + Additional Pay
Total Earnings = Saturday Hourly Rate * Hours Worked
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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