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 shift on a Saturday with an additional 25% pay per hour, follow these steps:
- Base hourly rate: $24.08
- Additional pay on Saturday: 25% of $24.08 =
- Total hourly pay on Saturday:
- Hours worked on Saturday: 7.5 hours
- Total earnings on Saturday:
So, you earn $225.75 for a 7.5-hour shift on Saturday.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How much would you earn on Sunday if the additional pay rate was 50%?
- What would be your weekly earnings if you worked 5 regular days and 1 Saturday?
- How much extra would you make for a 10-hour Saturday shift?
- If you worked half a shift (3.75 hours) on Saturday, what would your earnings be?
- How much would you earn in total if you worked a full 40-hour week plus 7.5 hours on Saturday?
Tip: Always double-check if your additional pay rate (percentage) applies to overtime hours as well!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage
Multiplication
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
Additional pay = Base hourly rate * Percentage increase
Total hourly pay = Base hourly rate + Additional pay
Total earnings = Total hourly pay * Hours worked
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7