You are paid $9.25/hr at your part-time job. You work for 10 hr/wk. You are considering changing jobs so you can work 15 hr/wk, but the pay is $7.15/hr with tips that average $3.00/hr. How much more per week can you make by switching jobs?
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First, calculate your current weekly earnings:
$9.25/hr * 10 hr/wk = $92.50/wk
Next, calculate your potential earnings at the new job with tips:
($7.15/hr + $3.00/hr) * 15 hr/wk = $10.15/hr * 15 hr/wk = $152.25/wk
Now, find the difference between your potential earnings at the new job and your current earnings:
$152.25/wk - $92.50/wk = $59.75
You can make $59.75 more per week by switching jobs.