Your Base hourly rate of pay is 24.08 on Saturday's, 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 shift on a Saturday with an additional 25% pay per hour, follow these steps:

1. **Base hourly rate**: \$24.08
2. **Additional pay on Saturday**: 25% of \$24.08

   \[
   0.25 \times 24.08 = 6.02
   \]

3. **Total hourly rate on Saturday**: 

   \[
   24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10
   \]

4. **Total 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 more details or have any questions?

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

1. How would your earnings change if you worked an 8-hour shift on Saturday?
2. What would be your earnings if the Saturday pay increase was 30% instead of 25%?
3. How much would you earn in a month if you worked four 7.5-hour shifts every Saturday?
4. What would your total earnings be for working 7.5 hours on Saturday and 7.5 hours on a regular weekday?
5. If your base rate increased by 10%, how much would you earn on a Saturday for a 7.5-hour shift?

**Tip:** Always check if additional pay rates (like overtime or weekend rates) apply before calculating your total earnings!

Find out how to calculate your total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday when your base hourly rate is $24.08 and you receive an additional 25% per hour. This problem involves basic arithmetic and percentage calculations, making it suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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