**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 for a 7.5-hour Saturday shift, where you are paid an additional 25% on top of your base hourly rate, follow these steps:

1. **Base hourly rate**: $24.08
2. **Additional Saturday rate**: 25% of $24.08 = 0.25 × $24.08 = $6.02
3. **Saturday hourly rate**: $24.08 + $6.02 = $30.10
4. **Total earnings for 7.5 hours**: 7.5 × $30.10 = $225.75

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

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. What is your total weekly income if you work 40 regular hours and 7.5 hours on Saturday?
2. How does overtime pay affect your total if you exceed 40 hours in a week?
3. If you receive a raise, how will the additional Saturday rate change?
4. How much would you earn on a public holiday if paid double time for that day?
5. How does the Saturday rate compare to working on Sundays if paid at a different rate?

**Tip:** Knowing how to calculate percentage increases in pay rates can help you easily adjust for special working conditions like weekends and holidays.

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 earnings for a Saturday shift where you earn an additional 25% on top of your base hourly rate. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process of determining total pay using percentage increase and multiplication. Perfect for students and workers looking to understand real-world math applications.

Math Problem Statement

Solution

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Formulas

Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Related Recommendation