Question

Use the tables to answer the question.

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

Hours Worked and Pay at Company B
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 A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.
Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.

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

Answer 1

To compare the hourly rates for both companies based on the tables provided, we need to calculate the hourly rates for each company.

**Company A:**
1. Hours: 5.5, Pay: $140.25
Hourly Rate = Pay / Hours = $140.25 / 5.5 ≈ $25.50/hour
2. Hours: 22, Pay: $561.00
Hourly Rate = $561.00 / 22 = $25.50/hour
3. Hours: 35, Pay: $892.50
Hourly Rate = $892.50 / 35 ≈ $25.50/hour
4. Hours: 40, Pay: $1,020.00
Hourly Rate = $1,020.00 / 40 = $25.50/hour

**Company B:**
1. Hours: 4, Pay: $114.00
Hourly Rate = $114.00 / 4 = $28.50/hour
2. Hours: 10.6, Pay: $302.10
Hourly Rate = $302.10 / 10.6 ≈ $28.50/hour
3. Hours: 20.5, Pay: $584.25
Hourly Rate = $584.25 / 20.5 ≈ $28.50/hour
4. Hours: 35, Pay: $997.50
Hourly Rate = $997.50 / 35 ≈ $28.50/hour

Comparing the hourly rates:
- Company A: All calculations yield an hourly rate of approximately $25.50/hour.
- Company B: All calculations yield an hourly rate of approximately $28.50/hour.

Therefore, the answer is:

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