To compare the pay rates for Company A and Company B based on the hours worked, we can calculate the pay per hour for each entry provided in the tables.
### Company A:
1. **5.5 hours**: $140.25 ÷ 5.5 = $25.50 per hour
2. **22.0 hours**: $561.00 ÷ 22.0 = $25.50 per hour
3. **35.0 hours**: $892.50 ÷ 35.0 = $25.50 per hour
4. **40.0 hours**: $1,020.00 ÷ 40.0 = $25.50 per hour
### Company B:
1. **4.0 hours**: $114.00 ÷ 4.0 = $28.50 per hour
2. **10.6 hours**: $302.10 ÷ 10.6 = $28.50 per hour
3. **20.5 hours**: $584.25 ÷ 20.5 = $28.50 per hour
4. **35.0 hours**: $997.50 ÷ 35.0 = $28.50 per hour
### Summary:
- **Company pays **$25.50 per hour** consistently for all listed hours.
- **Company B** pays **$28.50 per hour** consistently for all listed hours.
### Conclusion:
Company B pays more per hour than Company A. In this case, Company B's employees earn $3.00 more per hour than those at Company A.