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 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 $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 $997.50/40 hours.

Answer 1

To find the hourly rate for each company, we divide the pay by the hours worked.

Company A:

• For 5.5 hours: \( \frac{140.25}{5.5} \approx 25.50 \) per hour.
• For 22.0 hours: \( \frac{561.00}{22.0} \approx 25.50 \) per hour.
• For 35.0 hours: \( \frac{892.50}{35.0} \approx 25.50 \) per hour.
• For 40.0 hours: \( \frac{1020.00}{40.0} = 25.50 \) per hour.

Company B:

• For 4.0 hours: \( \frac{114.00}{4.0} = 28.50 \) per hour.
• For 10.6 hours: \( \frac{302.10}{10.6} \approx 28.50 \) per hour.
• For 20.5 hours: \( \frac{584.25}{20.5} \approx 28.50 \) per hour.
• For 35.0 hours: \( \frac{997.50}{35.0} = 28.50 \) per hour.

Now, we can compare the hourly rates:

• Company A: $25.50 per hour.
• Company B: $28.50 per hour.

Thus, the correct response is:

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