Bite-sized brain teaser to solve in a minute or less.
Gardening Glory
Emma is hired for a landscaping project at a neighborhood park. She estimates 3 days to complete the job, putting in an 8-hour shift every day which includes two 30-minute breaks. Emma charges $40 per hour of working time and $20 per hour of break time.
How much does she earn if she completes the job within the estimated time frame?
Solution
| Let's calculate how much Emma can earn in one day.
During her 8-hour shift, Emma puts in 7 hours of working time and 1 hour total of break time. $40 x 7 hours = $280 $20 x 1 hour = $20 $280 + $20 = $300 Emma earns $300 in one day $300 x 3 days = $900 If Emma completes the job within the estimated time frame, she will earn a total of $900. |
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