Question

John gets paid $6 for each of the first 40 toy cars he makes in a week. For any additional toy cars beyond 40, his pay increases 50%. How much does John get paid in a week in which he makes 48 toy cars?

Answer 1

John get paid in a week in which he makes 48 toy cars = $312

Explanation:

Step 1 :

• Pay for each first 40 toy cars = $6
• Pay for each additional toy car = increase in 50% of $6

Step 2 :

50% of $6 = (50/100)
`*`$6 = $3

Pay for each additional toy car = (50% of $6) + $6

= $3 + $6 = $9

Step 3 :

Pay for total of 48 cars = pay for 1st 40 cars + pay for additional 8 cars

= $6(40) + $9(8)

= $240 + $72

Pay for total of 48 cars = $312