Question

An auto mechanic earns $498.75 in 35 hours during the week. His pay is $2.50 more per hour on weekends. If he works 6 hours on the weekend in addition to 35 hours during the week, how much does he earn?

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Answer 1

35 hours during week pay: 498.75

2.50 more on weekends

Lets us find unit rate

498.75/35= 14.25

14.25 dollars on weekday add 2.50 and...

16.75 dollars is pay per hour on weekends

16.75*6= 100.5

100.5+498.75=

599.25 dollars

Explanation:

Answer 2

512.75$

Explanation:

2.50 x 6 = 15.00$

So, add 15 to 498.75 by using standard algorithm.

Your result should be 512.75$

Therefore, your answer would be 512.75$

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