Math Problem Statement

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?

Solution

To calculate your earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on a Saturday, considering the additional 25% pay, follow these steps:

  1. Base hourly rate: $24.08
  2. Saturday pay rate: 24.08×1.25=30.1024.08 \times 1.25 = 30.10 (This includes the 25% increase)
  3. Total earnings for 7.5 hours: 30.10×7.5=225.7530.10 \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?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. What would you earn for a 10-hour shift on Saturday?
  2. How much more do you earn on Saturday compared to a regular weekday shift of the same length?
  3. If you worked a 7.5-hour shift on both a weekday and a Saturday, what would be your total earnings?
  4. What is the percentage increase in your total earnings on Saturday compared to a weekday?
  5. How much would you earn on a Saturday for an 8-hour shift?

Tip: Always check if the problem involves special rates (like overtime or weekend pay) to ensure accurate calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentage Increase
Basic Arithmetic
Multiplication

Formulas

Saturday pay rate = Base hourly rate × (1 + Percentage increase)
Total earnings = Saturday pay rate × Hours worked

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8