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 Saturday earnings with the additional 25% pay, follow these steps:

1. **Base hourly rate**: $24.08
2. **Saturday pay rate**: Since you get an additional 25%, the Saturday rate is:
   \[
   \text{Saturday rate} = 24.08 + (25\% \times 24.08) = 24.08 + 0.25 \times 24.08 = 24.08 \times 1.25
   \]
   \[
   \text{Saturday rate} = 30.10
   \]

3. **Total earnings for 7.5 hours**: Multiply the Saturday rate by the number of hours worked:
   \[
   \text{Total earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75
   \]

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

Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are some related questions:
1. What would your earnings be for an 8-hour shift on Saturday?
2. How much would you earn on a weekday for a 7.5-hour shift?
3. What would be your total earnings for a week if you worked Monday to Saturday?
4. How would your Saturday earnings change if the extra pay rate were 30% instead of 25%?
5. How does working overtime on a weekday compare to working Saturdays?

**Tip**: When calculating percentages, multiplying the base by (1 + percentage) is a quick way to get the total increase.

Learn how to calculate your Saturday earnings with a 25% increase on a base hourly rate of $24.08. This step-by-step solution covers percentage increase and wage calculation, perfect for students in Grades 5-7 or anyone needing to calculate earnings for a 7.5-hour shift.

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