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?

(1 point)
Responses

Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.
Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.

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.

Answer 1

To compare the hourly rates for Company A and Company B, we can calculate the hourly rate for each company based on the pay and hours worked.

Company A:

1. For 5.5 hours:
   Hourly rate = Pay / Hours = $140.25 / 5.5 = $25.50/hour

2. For 22.0 hours:
   Hourly rate = $561.00 / 22.0 = $25.50/hour

3. For 35.0 hours:
   Hourly rate = $892.50 / 35.0 = $25.50/hour

4. For 40.0 hours:
   Hourly rate = $1,020.00 / 40.0 = $25.50/hour

The hourly rate for Company A is consistently $25.50/hour.

Company B:

1. For 4.0 hours:
   Hourly rate = Pay / Hours = $114.00 / 4.0 = $28.50/hour

2. For 10.6 hours:
   Hourly rate = $302.10 / 10.6 = $28.50/hour

3. For 20.5 hours:
   Hourly rate = $584.25 / 20.5 = $28.50/hour

4. For 35.0 hours:
   Hourly rate = $997.50 / 35.0 = $28.50/hour

The hourly rate for Company B is consistently $28.50/hour.

Comparison:
Company B pays a higher hourly rate of $28.50/hour, compared to Company A's rate of $25.50/hour.

Therefore, the correct response is:

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