Question

Two plans for reaching a goal are given below.
Plan A: Save $450 over the next 8 weeks by working 9 hours per week at $7.20 per hour.
Plan B: Save $450 over the next 6 weeks by working 15 hours per week at $6.50 per hour.
Which of the following is a true statement?
a.
Only plan A will work for achieving the goal.
b.
Only plan B will work for achieving the goal.
c.
Both plans will work for achieving the goal.
d.
Neither plan will work for achieving the goal.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Plan A: 9 hrs/week × 8 weeks = 72 hrs; 72 × $7.20 = $518.40 (≥ $450).
Plan B: 15 hrs/week × 6 weeks = 90 hrs; 90 × $6.50 = $585.00 (≥ $450).