1. **State the problem:** Calculate the gross pay for the week given the work schedule and hourly pay rate of 16.50 per hour. 2. **Identify work hours:** - Monday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM = 5 hours - Friday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM = 5 hours - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM = 5 hours 3. **Calculate total hours worked:** $$5 + 5 + 5 = 15 \text{ hours}$$ 4. **Use the formula for gross pay:** $$\text{Gross Pay} = \text{Hourly Rate} \times \text{Total Hours Worked}$$ 5. **Substitute values:** $$\text{Gross Pay} = 16.50 \times 15$$ 6. **Calculate:** $$16.50 \times 15 = 247.50$$ 7. **Final answer:** Your gross pay for the week is **247.50**.