Nick earns $80 per day. He receives and extra $70 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 39 days?
(a)
Amount that Nick earns after working for 5 days
= 80 x 5 + 70
= 400 + 70
= $470
(b)
Number of sets of 5 days in 39 days
= 39 ÷ 5
= 7 r 4
Amount that Nick earns for working 7 sets of 5 days
= 7 x 470
= $3290
Amount that Nick earns after working 4 days
= 4 x 80
= $320
Total amount that Nick earns after working for 39 days
= 3290 + 320
= $3610
Answer(s): (a) $470; (b) $3610