Peter earns $40 per day. He receives and extra $55 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 38 days?
(a)
Amount that Peter earns after working for 5 days
= 40 x 5 + 55
= 200 + 55
= $255
(b)
Number of sets of 5 days in 38 days
= 38 ÷ 5
= 7 r 3
Amount that Peter earns for working 7 sets of 5 days
= 7 x 255
= $1785
Amount that Peter earns after working 3 days
= 3 x 40
= $120
Total amount that Peter earns after working for 38 days
= 1785 + 120
= $1905
Answer(s): (a) $255; (b) $1905