1. **State the problem:** Calculate the gross pay for the week if you are paid 16.50 per hour and work the following hours: - Monday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Friday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 2. **Calculate hours worked each day:** - Monday: From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM is 5 hours. - Friday: From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM is 5 hours. - Saturday: From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM is 5 hours. 3. **Total hours worked:** $$5 + 5 + 5 = 15 \text{ hours}$$ 4. **Calculate gross pay:** Use the formula: $$\text{Gross Pay} = \text{Hourly Rate} \times \text{Total Hours Worked}$$ 5. Substitute the values: $$\text{Gross Pay} = 16.50 \times 15$$ 6. Multiply: $$16.50 \times 15 = 247.50$$ 7. **Final answer:** The gross pay for the week is **247.50**.