Will earns $90 per day. He receives and extra $50 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 22 days?
(a)
Amount that Will earns after working for 4 days
= 90 x 4 + 50
= 360 + 50
= $410
(b)
Number of sets of 4 days in 22 days
= 22 ÷ 4
= 5 r 2
Amount that Will earns for working 5 sets of 4 days
= 5 x 410
= $2050
Amount that Will earns after working 2 days
= 2 x 90
= $180
Total amount that Will earns after working for 22 days
= 2050 + 180
= $2230
Answer(s): (a) $410; (b) $2230