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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?
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This isn't correct. With a 9 hour work day and 2 breaks of 45 minutes each, Jake works 7.5 hours at $50/hour and 1.5 hours at $25/hour. This would be 375+37.5= 412.5*4= 1650.