Question

Four friends want to take a vacation together, so each one gets a part-time job. Each person has 8 weeks to save $720 for the vacation. Analyze the four individual plans below and decide which of the four people will reach his or her goal of saving $720 for vacation.
Friend A: Works 13 hours per week at $6.95 per hour.
Friend B: Works 15 hours per week at $5.85 per hour.
Friend C: Works 18 hours per week at $5.25 per hour.
Friend D: Works 11 hours per week at $7.80 per hour.
a.
A and C
b.
A and D
c.
B and C
d.
B and D


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A — Friend A and Friend C.

Calculations:
- A: 13 hr/week × $6.95 = $90.35/week → 8 weeks = $722.80 (≥ $720)
- B: 15 × $5.85 = $87.75/week → 8 weeks = $702.00 (< $720)
- C: 18 × $5.25 = $94.50/week → 8 weeks = $756.00 (≥ $720)
- D: 11 × $7.80 = $85.80/week → 8 weeks = $686.40 (< $720)