To solve this, we need to calculate the total pay for a 7.5-hour shift on a Saturday, considering the additional 25% pay per hour.

1. Base hourly rate: $24.08$ dollars.
2. Additional pay on Saturday: $25\%$ of the base rate.
3. Total pay per hour on Saturday: Base rate + $25\%$ of the base rate.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate the additional $25\%$ per hour: $\text{Additional pay per hour} = 24.08 \times 0.25 = 6.02 \, \text{dollars}$

2. Find the total hourly rate for Saturdays: $\text{Total hourly rate on Saturday} = 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10 \, \text{dollars}$

3. Calculate the total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift: $\text{Total earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75 \, \text{dollars}$

Answer:

You earn $225.75 on a Saturday for a 7.5-hour shift.

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Tip: Understanding how percentages affect base rates is crucial in calculating additional earnings or discounts.