Math Problem Statement

Your base hourly rate is $24.08. On saturdays you are paid and additional 25% per hour. How much do you earn on a 7.5 hour shift

Solution

To calculate how much you earn on a 7.5-hour shift on a Saturday with an additional 25% pay rate:

  1. Base hourly rate: $24.08
  2. Additional Saturday pay: 25% of $24.08 = 0.25×24.08=6.020.25 \times 24.08 = 6.02
  3. Saturday hourly rate: 24.08+6.02=30.1024.08 + 6.02 = 30.10
  4. Earnings for 7.5 hours: 30.10×7.5=225.7530.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75

So, you will earn $225.75 for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What would your earnings be for an 8-hour Saturday shift?
  2. How much would you earn if your base rate increased to $26 per hour on a Saturday shift?
  3. What is your total weekly earnings if you worked 40 hours during weekdays and a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday?
  4. How much more do you earn on a Saturday compared to a regular weekday for a 7.5-hour shift?
  5. If your Saturday shift was reduced to 6 hours, how much would you earn?

Tip: Always check how percentage increases affect your hourly wage when working on special days like weekends or holidays.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentage Increase
Hourly Rate Calculation
Multiplication

Formulas

Additional pay rate = Base rate * Percentage increase
Total hourly rate = Base rate + Additional pay rate
Earnings = Total hourly rate * Number of hours

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8