Eric earns $40 per day. He receives and extra $65 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 27 days?
(a)
Amount that Eric earns after working for 5 days
= 40 x 5 + 65
= 200 + 65
= $265
(b)
Number of sets of 5 days in 27 days
= 27 ÷ 5
= 5 r 2
Amount that Eric earns for working 5 sets of 5 days
= 5 x 265
= $1325
Amount that Eric earns after working 2 days
= 2 x 40
= $80
Total amount that Eric earns after working for 27 days
= 1325 + 80
= $1405
Answer(s): (a) $265; (b) $1405