Numeracy question. 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?
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 calculate your total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday with a 25% additional pay, follow these steps:

1. **Base hourly rate**: $24.08
2. **Additional pay rate**: 25% of $24.08 = $ 0.25 \times 24.08 = 6.02 $

3. **Saturday hourly rate**: 
   \[
   24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10
   \]

4. **Total earnings for 7.5 hours**: 
   \[
   30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75
   \]

Thus, you earn **$225.75** for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.

Do you want further details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions for practice:

1. What would your earnings be for a 6-hour shift on Saturday?
2. How much would you earn for a 7.5-hour shift on a regular weekday?
3. What is the percentage increase in your pay from a weekday to a Saturday shift?
4. If the base rate increases to $26 per hour, how much will you earn for a 7.5-hour Saturday shift?
5. How much more do you earn in total by working a full 8-hour shift on Saturday compared to a regular weekday?

**Tip**: To calculate percentage increases or extra pay rates, always multiply the base rate by the percentage as a decimal.

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 for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday when you earn an additional 25% per hour. This problem covers basic arithmetic and percentage increase calculations, making it suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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