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?

Answer 1

$513.75

Explanation:

An auto mechanic earns $498.75 in 35 hours during the week. His pay is $2.50 more per hour on weekends.

$498.75 + $2.50 × x

If he works 6 hours on the weekend in addition to the 35 hours during the week:

$498.75 + $2.50 × 6

= $498.75 + $15

= $513.75