Fabian earns $60 per day. He receives and extra $40 for every 4 days of work.
- How much will he earn altogether after working for 4 days?
- How much will he earn altogether after working for 42 days?
(a)
Amount that Fabian earns after working for 4 days
= 60 x 4 + 40
= 240 + 40
= $280
(b)
Number of sets of 4 days in 42 days
= 42 ÷ 4
= 10 r 2
Amount that Fabian earns for working 10 sets of 4 days
= 10 x 280
= $2800
Amount that Fabian earns after working 2 days
= 2 x 60
= $120
Total amount that Fabian earns after working for 42 days
= 2800 + 120
= $2920
Answer(s): (a) $280; (b) $2920