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The problem asks how much you'll earn on Saturday if you work a 7.5-hour shift, given the following information:

- Base hourly rate: $24.08
- Additional pay on Saturdays: 25% more per hour

### Steps to solve:
1. **Calculate the hourly rate on Saturday**:
   \[
   \text{Saturday rate} = 24.08 + (0.25 \times 24.08) = 24.08 \times 1.25 = 30.10 \, \text{(rounded to two decimal places)}
   \]

2. **Calculate the total earnings for 7.5 hours**:
   \[
   \text{Total earnings} = 7.5 \times 30.10 = 225.75
   \]

### Conclusion:
You will earn **$225.75** for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. What is your total weekly pay if you work 40 hours at the base rate?
2. How much more do you earn on a Saturday shift compared to a regular weekday shift?
3. What would your earnings be for a 6-hour shift on Saturday?
4. If the Saturday bonus was 30% instead of 25%, what would your new hourly rate be?
5. How much would you earn for a 10-hour shift on a Saturday?

**Tip:** Multiplying by percentages can often be simplified by multiplying directly by the percentage added, like $1.25$ for a 25% increase.

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?

Learn how to calculate your total earnings for a Saturday shift when your base hourly rate is $24.08, and you receive a 25% pay increase. This step-by-step guide covers percentage increase and total earnings calculation, ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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