Question

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

Answer 1

To determine which company pays a higher hourly rate, we need to calculate the hourly rate for each company based on the given pay and hours of work.

**For Company A:**
1. 5.5 hours: $140.25 → Hourly Rate = $140.25 / 5.5 = $25.50
2. 22.0 hours: $561.00 → Hourly Rate = $561.00 / 22.0 = $25.50
3. 35.0 hours: $892.50 → Hourly Rate = $892.50 / 35.0 = $25.50
4. 40.0 hours: $1,020.00 → Hourly Rate = $1,020.00 / 40.0 = $25.50

All calculations show that Company A pays an hourly rate of **$25.50**.

**For Company B:**
1. 4.0 hours: $114.00 → Hourly Rate = $114.00 / 4.0 = $28.50
2. 10.6 hours: $302.10 → Hourly Rate = $302.10 / 10.6 = $28.50
3. 20.5 hours: $584.25 → Hourly Rate = $584.25 / 20.5 = $28.50
4. 35.0 hours: $997.50 → Hourly Rate = $997.50 / 35.0 = $28.50

All calculations show that Company B pays an hourly rate of **$28.50**.

**Comparison:**
- Company A pays $25.50/hour.
- Company B pays $28.50/hour.

The correct choice is: **Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.**