Luke earns $50 per day. He receives and extra $25 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 34 days?
(a)
Amount that Luke earns after working for 5 days
= 50 x 5 + 25
= 250 + 25
= $275
(b)
Number of sets of 5 days in 34 days
= 34 ÷ 5
= 6 r 4
Amount that Luke earns for working 6 sets of 5 days
= 6 x 275
= $1650
Amount that Luke earns after working 4 days
= 4 x 50
= $200
Total amount that Luke earns after working for 34 days
= 1650 + 200
= $1850
Answer(s): (a) $275; (b) $1850