Mark earns $100 per day. He receives and extra $70 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 35 days?
(a)
Amount that Mark earns after working for 6 days
= 100 x 6 + 70
= 600 + 70
= $670
(b)
Number of sets of 6 days in 35 days
= 35 ÷ 6
= 5 r 5
Amount that Mark earns for working 5 sets of 6 days
= 5 x 670
= $3350
Amount that Mark earns after working 5 days
= 5 x 100
= $500
Total amount that Mark earns after working for 35 days
= 3350 + 500
= $3850
Answer(s): (a) $670; (b) $3850