Carl earns $60 per day. He receives and extra $40 for every 6 days of work.
- How much will he earn altogether after working for 6 days?
- How much will he earn altogether after working for 29 days?
(a)
Amount that Carl earns after working for 6 days
= 60 x 6 + 40
= 360 + 40
= $400
(b)
Number of sets of 6 days in 29 days
= 29 ÷ 6
= 4 r 5
Amount that Carl earns for working 4 sets of 6 days
= 4 x 400
= $1600
Amount that Carl earns after working 5 days
= 5 x 60
= $300
Total amount that Carl earns after working for 29 days
= 1600 + 300
= $1900
Answer(s): (a) $400; (b) $1900