Use the tables to answer the question.

Question

Company A
Hours of Work Pay ($)
5.5 140.25
22.0 561.00
35.0 892.50
40.0 1,020.00

Company B
Hours of Work Pay ($)
4.0 114.00
10.6 302.10
20.5 584.25
35.0 997.50
Based on the tables showing what two leading gas brands pay employees, compare which company pays the higher rate. Which answer provides the correct company and hourly rate?

(1 point)
Responses

Company B has the best hourly rate of $997.50/40 hours.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $997.50/40 hours.

Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.

Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.
Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.

Company A has the best hourly rate of $1,020/40 hours.

Answer 1

To determine which company pays the higher hourly rate, we need to calculate the hourly rates for each company based on the data provided.

For Company A:

• For 5.5 hours: $140.25 / 5.5 hours = $25.50/hour
• For 22.0 hours: $561.00 / 22.0 hours = $25.50/hour
• For 35.0 hours: $892.50 / 35.0 hours = $25.50/hour
• For 40.0 hours: $1,020.00 / 40.0 hours = $25.50/hour

The hourly rate for Company A is consistently $25.50/hour.

For Company B:

• For 4.0 hours: $114.00 / 4.0 hours = $28.50/hour
• For 10.6 hours: $302.10 / 10.6 hours = $28.50/hour
• For 20.5 hours: $584.25 / 20.5 hours = $28.50/hour
• For 35.0 hours: $997.50 / 35.0 hours = $28.50/hour

The hourly rate for Company B is consistently $28.50/hour.

Now we can compare the hourly rates:

• Company A: $25.50/hour
• Company B: $28.50/hour

Based on this comparison, Company B pays the higher hourly rate of $28.50/hour.

Therefore, the correct response is: Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.