Numeracy question. 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?

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 determine your earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday, follow these steps:

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

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

Do you need further clarification or have additional questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How much would you earn for a 6-hour shift on Saturday?
2. What is the total amount of the 25% extra pay for a 7.5-hour shift?
3. How much would you earn if your base rate was $30.00 per hour instead?
4. How much extra do you make on Saturdays compared to weekdays for the same 7.5-hour shift?
5. What would your earnings be for a 10-hour Saturday shift?

**Tip**: When dealing with percentage increases, always multiply the base amount by the percentage and then add it to the original amount.

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 7.5-hour shift on Saturday with a base hourly rate of $24.08 and an additional 25% pay. This example covers percentage increase and basic multiplication, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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