Question

To be able to go on the band trip, four band members each get a part-time job. Each person has 5 weeks in which to save his or her money. Analyze the four individual plans below and decide which of the four people will reach his or her goal of saving $285?
Member A: Works 8 hours per week at $6.15 per hour
Member B: Works 10 hours per week at $5.85 per hour
Member C: Works 7 hours per week at $7.25 per hour
Member D: Works 9 hours per week at $6.35 per hour
a.
A and B
b.
A and C
c.
B and C
d.
B and D



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Calculations:
- A: 8 × $6.15 = $49.20/week → 5 weeks = $246.00 (not enough)
- B: 10 × $5.85 = $58.50/week → 5 weeks = $292.50 (enough)
- C: 7 × $7.25 = $50.75/week → 5 weeks = $253.75 (not enough)
- D: 9 × $6.35 = $57.15/week → 5 weeks = $285.75 (enough)

So B and D reach $285.