Math Problem Statement
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?
Solution
To calculate your earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on a Saturday with an additional 25% pay per hour, follow these steps:
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Base hourly rate: $24.08
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Additional pay on Saturday: 25% of $24.08
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Total hourly rate on Saturday:
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Total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift:
So, you would earn $225.75 for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- How would your earnings change if you worked an 8-hour shift on Saturday?
- What would be your earnings if the Saturday pay increase was 30% instead of 25%?
- How much would you earn in a month if you worked four 7.5-hour shifts every Saturday?
- What would your total earnings be for working 7.5 hours on Saturday and 7.5 hours on a regular weekday?
- 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!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentages
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
Additional pay = Base hourly rate * Percentage increase
Total hourly rate = Base hourly rate + Additional pay
Total earnings = Total hourly rate * Hours worked
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8