Bite-sized brain teaser to solve in a minute or less.
The Patio Project
Jake is contracted to renovate a backyard patio. He estimates it will take him 4 days to complete the project, working a 9-hour shift each day. Each day includes two 45-minute breaks. Jake charges $50 per hour for working time and $25 per hour for break time.
If Jake finishes the job within the estimated time, how much will he earn?
Solution
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Let's calculate how much Jake can earn in one day. During his 9-hour shift, Emma puts in 8 hours of working time and 1.5 hours total of break time. $50 x 8 working hours = $400 earned during working hours $25 x 1.5 hour = $37.50 earned during break time $280 + $20 = $437.50 earned during one full day Jake earns $437.50 in one day $437.50 x 4 days = $900 Jake will earn a total of $1,750 if he complete the job within the estimated time of 4 days. |
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