To find out how much you earn on a Saturday if you work a 7.5-hour shift, we need to account for the additional 25% pay increase on top of your base hourly rate.

Step 1: Calculate the increased hourly rate

The base hourly rate is $24.08, and on Saturdays, you receive an extra 25%.

$\text{Increased hourly rate} = 24.08 + (0.25 \times 24.08)$ $= 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10$

Step 2: Calculate the total earnings for 7.5 hours

Now, multiply the increased hourly rate by the number of hours worked:

$\text{Total earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75$

Answer

You earn $225.75 on Saturday if you work a 7.5-hour shift.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

1. What would be your earnings for a 9-hour shift on a Saturday?
2. How much would you earn in total if you worked both Saturday (7.5 hours) and a regular 8-hour weekday shift?
3. How does your Saturday rate compare to your base rate as a percentage increase?
4. What is your weekly income if you work 40 hours on weekdays and 7.5 hours on Saturday?
5. How much would you earn on a Sunday if the pay rate were 50% more than the base rate?

Tip: Always check your pay rates for different days or overtime to maximize your earnings and know your worth!