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 Saturday shift with an additional 25% per hour, follow these steps:

  1. Find the Saturday hourly rate: Saturday hourly rate=base rate+(25%×base rate)\text{Saturday hourly rate} = \text{base rate} + (25\% \times \text{base rate}) Saturday hourly rate=24.08+(0.25×24.08)=24.08+6.02=30.10\text{Saturday hourly rate} = 24.08 + (0.25 \times 24.08) = 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10

  2. Calculate total earnings: Total earnings=Saturday hourly rate×hours worked\text{Total earnings} = \text{Saturday hourly rate} \times \text{hours worked} Total earnings=30.10×7.5=225.75\text{Total earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75

So, you would earn $225.75 for a 7.5-hour Saturday shift.

Would you like further details on any step?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How much would you earn if you worked 8 hours on a Saturday?
  2. What would your total weekly earnings be if you worked 40 hours Monday through Friday and 7.5 hours on Saturday?
  3. How much extra do you make in total from working on a Saturday compared to a regular day?
  4. How would your earnings change if the Saturday bonus was 30% instead of 25%?
  5. If your base rate increased by 10%, how much would you earn on Saturday?

Tip: Always check your company's policies on weekend or overtime pay for any special conditions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentages
Multiplication
Addition

Formulas

Saturday hourly rate = base rate + (percentage increase × base rate)
Total earnings = Saturday hourly rate × hours worked

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8