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 how much you earn on a Saturday shift of 7.5 hours with a base hourly rate of $24.08 and a 25% bonus per hour, follow these steps:
- Calculate the Saturday hourly rate: = 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10$$
- Calculate the total earnings for 7.5 hours:
So, your total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday are $225.75.
Would you like any more details or have further questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- What would your earnings be for a full 8-hour shift on Saturday?
- How much extra do you earn on Saturdays compared to a regular day?
- If you worked two 7.5-hour Saturday shifts, what would your total earnings be?
- How would your earnings change if the Saturday bonus were 50% instead of 25%?
- What is your weekly total if you work 5 regular days and 1 Saturday?
Tip: Always check for overtime pay rules in your area, as they may increase your total earnings further.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage Increase
Multiplication
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
Saturday hourly rate = Base hourly rate + (Percentage increase × Base hourly rate)
Total earnings = Saturday hourly rate × Hours worked
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7