To calculate how much you earn on a Saturday for a 7.5-hour shift, we need to account for the additional 25% pay rate.

Step 1: Calculate the additional pay rate for Saturday

The additional pay rate is 25% of your base hourly rate.

$\text{Additional Pay Rate} = 0.25 \times 24.08 = 6.02 \, \text{(dollars per hour)}$

Step 2: Calculate the total hourly rate on Saturday

Add the additional pay rate to your base hourly rate:

$\text{Total Hourly Rate on Saturday} = 24.08 + 6.02 = 30.10 \, \text{(dollars per hour)}$

Step 3: Calculate the total earnings for the 7.5-hour shift

Multiply the total hourly rate by the number of hours worked:

$\text{Total Earnings} = 30.10 \times 7.5 = 225.75 \, \text{dollars}$

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

Would you like more details on any part of this calculation? Here are some related questions you might consider:

1. What would be your earnings for an 8-hour shift on a Saturday?
2. How much would you earn in a week if you worked two 7.5-hour shifts, one on Saturday and one on a weekday?
3. How does the additional pay rate affect your annual income if you work every Saturday?
4. What is your total monthly income if you work every Saturday and one weekday each week?
5. How would your earnings change if the additional pay rate was 50% instead of 25%?

Tip: Always verify if there are any additional deductions or bonuses when calculating your final pay.