Justin earns $80 per day. He receives and extra $30 for every 5 days of work.
- How much will he earn altogether after working for 5 days?
- How much will he earn altogether after working for 49 days?
(a)
Amount that Justin earns after working for 5 days
= 80 x 5 + 30
= 400 + 30
= $430
(b)
Number of sets of 5 days in 49 days
= 49 ÷ 5
= 9 r 4
Amount that Justin earns for working 9 sets of 5 days
= 9 x 430
= $3870
Amount that Justin earns after working 4 days
= 4 x 80
= $320
Total amount that Justin earns after working for 49 days
= 3870 + 320
= $4190
Answer(s): (a) $430; (b) $4190