Question

Question

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 employees, compare which company pays the higher rate. Which answer provides the correct company and hourly rate?

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Responses

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

Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.

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.

Answer 1

To find the hourly rate for each company, we need to divide the total pay by the number of hours worked.

Company A:

1. For 40.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{1,020.00}{40.0} = 25.50 , \text{per hour} \]

2. For 35.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{892.50}{35.0} = 25.50 , \text{per hour} \]

3. For 22.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{561.00}{22.0} = 25.50 , \text{per hour} \]

4. For 5.5 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{140.25}{5.5} \approx 25.50 , \text{per hour} \]

So, Company A pays an hourly rate of $25.50.

Company B:

1. For 35.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{997.50}{35.0} \approx 28.50 , \text{per hour} \]

2. For 20.5 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{584.25}{20.5} \approx 28.50 , \text{per hour} \]

3. For 10.6 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{302.10}{10.6} \approx 28.50 , \text{per hour} \]

4. For 4.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{114.00}{4.0} = 28.50 , \text{per hour} \]

So, Company B pays an hourly rate of approximately $28.50.

Conclusion: Company B has the higher hourly rate of $28.50.

The answer that provides the correct company and hourly rate is:

• Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.