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, we can follow these steps:

1. **Find the Saturday hourly rate**:
   You are paid an additional 25% on your base hourly rate. So, the hourly rate on Saturday is:

   \[
   \text{Saturday rate} = \text{Base rate} + 25\% \times \text{Base rate}
   \]

   \[
   \text{Saturday rate} = 24.08 + (0.25 \times 24.08)
   \]

   \[
   \text{Saturday rate} = 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10
   \]

2. **Calculate total earnings**:
   Now, multiply the Saturday hourly rate by the number of hours worked (7.5 hours):

   \[
   \text{Total earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75
   \]

So, your total earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday is **$225.75**.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How would your earnings change if you worked an 8-hour shift instead?
2. What would your pay be if the Saturday rate was increased to 30% extra?
3. How much would you earn in total for a full 40-hour week, with a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday?
4. What is the percentage increase in your total earnings on Saturday compared to a regular weekday?
5. How would a 10% tax deduction affect your earnings for the Saturday shift?

**Tip**: Understanding percentage increases can help in calculating pay adjustments, bonuses, or price changes quickly.

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 earnings for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday when your base hourly rate is $24.08, and you receive an additional 25% pay. This problem involves basic arithmetic and percentage calculations, suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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