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 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!

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 when working a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday with a base hourly rate of $24.08 and a 25% pay increase. This step-by-step guide covers percentage calculations and wage multiplications, perfect for students in Grades 5-7.

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