Justin earns $90 per day. He receives and extra $55 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 24 days?
(a)
Amount that Justin earns after working for 5 days
= 90 x 5 + 55
= 450 + 55
= $505
(b)
Number of sets of 5 days in 24 days
= 24 ÷ 5
= 4 r 4
Amount that Justin earns for working 4 sets of 5 days
= 4 x 505
= $2020
Amount that Justin earns after working 4 days
= 4 x 90
= $360
Total amount that Justin earns after working for 24 days
= 2020 + 360
= $2380
Answer(s): (a) $505; (b) $2380