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Use the tables to answer the question.

Company A
Hours of Work Pay ($)
5.5 140.25
22.0 561.00
35.0 892.50
40.0 1,020.00
Company B
Hours of Work Pay ($)
4.0 114.00
10.6 302.10
20.5 584.25
35.0 997.50
Based on the tables showing what two leading gas brands pay employ

Answer 1

To compare the pay rates for Company A and Company B based on the hours worked, we can calculate the pay per hour for each entry provided in the tables.

Company A:

1. 5.5 hours: $140.25 ÷ 5.5 = $25.50 per hour
2. 22.0 hours: $561.00 ÷ 22.0 = $25.50 per hour
3. 35.0 hours: $892.50 ÷ 35.0 = $25.50 per hour
4. 40.0 hours: $1,020.00 ÷ 40.0 = $25.50 per hour

Company B:

1. 4.0 hours: $114.00 ÷ 4.0 = $28.50 per hour
2. 10.6 hours: $302.10 ÷ 10.6 = $28.50 per hour
3. 20.5 hours: $584.25 ÷ 20.5 = $28.50 per hour
4. 35.0 hours: $997.50 ÷ 35.0 = $28.50 per hour

Summary:

• Company A pays $25.50 per hour consistently for all listed hours.
• Company B pays $28.50 per hour consistently for all listed hours.

Conclusion:

Company B pays more per hour than Company A. In this case, Company B's employees earn $3.00 more per hour than those at Company A.