Tommy earns $60 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 34 days?
(a)
Amount that Tommy earns after working for 4 days
= 60 x 4 + 50
= 240 + 50
= $290
(b)
Number of sets of 4 days in 34 days
= 34 ÷ 4
= 8 r 2
Amount that Tommy earns for working 8 sets of 4 days
= 8 x 290
= $2320
Amount that Tommy earns after working 2 days
= 2 x 60
= $120
Total amount that Tommy earns after working for 34 days
= 2320 + 120
= $2440
Answer(s): (a) $290; (b) $2440