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 with an additional 25% pay, follow these steps:
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Base hourly rate: $24.08.
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Saturday pay rate: You receive an additional 25%, so the new hourly rate on Saturday is:
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Total earnings: Multiply the Saturday hourly rate by the number of hours worked (7.5 hours):
So, you earn $225.75 for the 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.
Do you need further details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- What if your base pay rate increased to $26.00? What would you earn for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday?
- How would the earnings change if the Saturday bonus was 50% instead of 25%?
- What would your total weekly earnings be if you worked 40 hours on weekdays and 7.5 hours on Saturday?
- If you worked only 5 hours on Saturday, how much would you earn with the 25% bonus?
- How would your earnings change if the Saturday shift was 10 hours instead of 7.5?
Tip: When working overtime or special pay rates, always confirm if the extra percentage is applied to base pay only or includes additional allowances.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic
Percentage Calculation
Multiplication
Formulas
Saturday Rate = Base Rate + (Percentage Increase × Base Rate)
Total Earnings = Saturday Rate × Hours Worked
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7
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