How much extra does the writer earn per hour for night work?
People assume that night workers are the unlucky ones, trudging to work while everyone else sleeps. I disagree. After six years of stacking shelves from ten until six, I can tell you that the night has its own quiet magic. The roads are empty, the warehouse hums, and by three o'clock the team has fallen into a rhythm as steady as a heartbeat. Admittedly, my body clock has never completely forgiven me, and my friends have stopped inviting me to Saturday lunches. But I earn an extra £2.40 an hour, I see the sunrise most mornings, and I have never once been stuck in rush-hour traffic. The real danger is not the shift itself but the idea that it is a lesser kind of life. Try it for a month before you pity me.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. £2.40
- Step 1: Find the pay detail: 'an extra £2.40 an hour'.
- Step 2: The extra pay is £2.40.
Answer
£2.40.
Why not the others: £6.00: Six refers to the writer's years of experience and the finishing time, not pay. £10.00: Ten is the start time of the shift. £24.00: This is ten times the amount stated.
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