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 with an additional 25% per hour on top of the base rate, follow these steps:

1. **Base hourly rate:** $24.08
2. **Additional Saturday pay rate (25% more):**  
   $ 25\% \times 24.08 = 0.25 \times 24.08 = 6.02 $

3. **Total hourly rate on Saturday:**  
   $ 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10 $

4. **Earnings for a 7.5-hour shift:**  
   $ 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75 $

So, you would earn **$225.75** for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.

Would you like any further details or clarifications? Here are some related questions to explore:

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2. What is the formula for calculating holiday pay with extra bonuses?
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4. How can you compute total earnings with taxes deducted?
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**Tip:** Always double-check percentage calculations to ensure accuracy when applying bonuses or overtime rates.

Learn how to calculate earnings for a 7.5-hour Saturday shift with a 25% bonus on the base hourly rate of $24.08. This step-by-step guide covers percentage increases, total hourly rate calculations, and basic arithmetic suitable for Grades 6-8.

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