Jenson earns $40 per day. He receives and extra $55 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 59 days?
(a)
Amount that Jenson earns after working for 6 days
= 40 x 6 + 55
= 240 + 55
= $295
(b)
Number of sets of 6 days in 59 days
= 59 ÷ 6
= 9 r 5
Amount that Jenson earns for working 9 sets of 6 days
= 9 x 295
= $2655
Amount that Jenson earns after working 5 days
= 5 x 40
= $200
Total amount that Jenson earns after working for 59 days
= 2655 + 200
= $2855
Answer(s): (a) $295; (b) $2855