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 the total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on a Saturday with an additional 25% pay per hour, we can follow these steps:

  1. Find the additional pay per hour on Saturdays:

    Since the additional pay is 25% of the base hourly rate, we calculate it as: Additional Pay per Hour=0.25×24.08=6.02\text{Additional Pay per Hour} = 0.25 \times 24.08 = 6.02

  2. Determine the total hourly rate on Saturdays:

    Add the additional pay to the base hourly rate: Total Hourly Rate on Saturday=24.08+6.02=30.10\text{Total Hourly Rate on Saturday} = 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10

  3. Calculate the total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift:

    Multiply the total hourly rate by the number of hours worked: Total Earnings=30.10×7.5=225.75\text{Total Earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75

Final Answer:

Your total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday would be $225.75.


Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How is the overtime pay calculated if the shift exceeds a certain number of hours?
  2. How would the earnings change if the additional pay percentage was different?
  3. What would be the total pay for different shift lengths, such as 6 or 8 hours?
  4. How is the base pay calculated for different days of the week with varying rates?
  5. How much more do you earn per hour on Saturdays compared to a regular day?

Tip: Understanding how different pay rates work can help you better plan your work schedule to maximize earnings.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentages
Multiplication
Addition

Formulas

Additional Pay per Hour = 0.25 × Base Hourly Rate
Total Hourly Rate = Base Hourly Rate + Additional Pay per Hour
Total Earnings = Total Hourly Rate × Number of Hours Worked

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7