A research assistant is paid $10.75

Question

an hour to assist with data collection.

What does the point (7,75.25)
represent?

Responses

The researcher works 7
hours to earn $75.25.
The researcher works 7 hours to earn

The researcher works 7
shifts to earn $75.25.
The researcher works 7 shifts to earn

The researcher worked for 7
hours one day, and 75.25
hours in the pay period.
The researcher worked for 7 hours one day, and 75 point 2 5 hours in the pay period.

The researcher works 75.25
hours to earn $7.00.

Answer 1

To interpret the point (7, 75.25) in relation to the research assistant's hourly pay of $10.75, we should consider that the first value (7) typically represents hours worked, and the second value (75.25) represents the corresponding earnings.

Calculating the earnings for 7 hours at a pay rate of $10.75 per hour:

• Earnings = Hours worked × Pay rate
• Earnings = 7 hours × $10.75/hour = $75.25

Therefore, the point (7, 75.25) represents the following:

The researcher works 7 hours to earn $75.25.