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?

Question

Table A. Table B.
5.5 : 140.25. 4.0 : 114.00
22.0 : 561:00. 10.6 : 302.10
35.0 : 892.50. 20.5 : 584.25
4.0 : 1,020.00. 35.0: 997.50

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 $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. Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour. Company A has the best hourly rate of $1,020/40 hours.

Answer 1

To determine which company pays the higher rate based on the tables you provided, let's calculate the hourly rates for each entry in both Table A and Table B.

Table A:

1. For 5.5 hours:
   • $140.25 / 5.5 = $25.50/hour
2. For 22.0 hours:
   • $561.00 / 22.0 = $25.50/hour
3. For 35.0 hours:
   • $892.50 / 35.0 = $25.50/hour
4. For 4.0 hours:
   • $1,020.00 / 4.0 = $255.00/hour

Table B:

1. For 4.0 hours:
   • $114.00 / 4.0 = $28.50/hour
2. For 10.6 hours:
   • $302.10 / 10.6 = $28.50/hour
3. For 20.5 hours:
   • $584.25 / 20.5 = $28.50/hour
4. For 35.0 hours:
   • $997.50 / 35.0 = $28.50/hour

Now, let's summarize the best hourly rates for both companies:

• Company A has an hourly rate of $255.00/hour (for the 4.0 hours entry).
• Company B has a consistent best hourly rate of $28.50/hour across multiple entries.

From the data, it seems that Company A has the higher hourly rate of $255.00/hour, specifically from the 4.0 hours entry.

Therefore, the answer providing the correct company and hourly rate is: Company A has the best hourly rate of $1,020.00/4.0 hours, which is $255.00/hour.