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?

To calculate your earnings on a Saturday with the additional 25% pay, follow these steps:

1. **Base hourly rate** = $24.08
2. **Additional pay on Saturday** = 25% of the base hourly rate.

First, calculate the additional 25%:
\[
\text{Additional pay} = 0.25 \times 24.08 = 6.02
\]

Now, add this to the base hourly rate:
\[
\text{Total hourly rate on Saturday} = 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10
\]

Next, calculate the total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift:
\[
\text{Total earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75
\]

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 you earn for an 8-hour shift on Saturday?
2. If you worked 6 hours on a weekday and 7.5 hours on Saturday, how much would you earn in total?
3. How much would you earn in 5 Saturdays, each with a 7.5-hour shift?
4. If your base hourly rate increases by 10%, what will be your new total hourly rate on Saturdays?
5. What is the percentage increase in your earnings from a weekday shift to a Saturday shift?

**Tip:** When calculating percentages, multiplying the base amount by the percentage as a decimal is a quick and reliable method!

Learn how to calculate total earnings for a 7.5-hour Saturday shift with a base rate of $24.08/hour and a 25% additional pay. Includes a step-by-step solution, highlighting percentage calculations and hourly rate adjustments. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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