Henry earns $60 per day. He receives and extra $50 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 34 days?
(a)
Amount that Henry earns after working for 6 days
= 60 x 6 + 50
= 360 + 50
= $410
(b)
Number of sets of 6 days in 34 days
= 34 ÷ 6
= 5 r 4
Amount that Henry earns for working 5 sets of 6 days
= 5 x 410
= $2050
Amount that Henry earns after working 4 days
= 4 x 60
= $240
Total amount that Henry earns after working for 34 days
= 2050 + 240
= $2290
Answer(s): (a) $410; (b) $2290