To compare the two compensation plans for Sara, we will calculate her pay for both working in person and remotely when she works exactly 40 hours per week.
1. In-Person Pay Calculation:
The pay function for working in person is given by:
For
2. Remote Pay Calculation:
From the table, when
Comparison of Pay:
- In-person pay: $770.00
- Remote pay: $780.00
Since Sara earns more by working remotely:
Final Answer: Sara should choose to work remotely since she can earn an extra $10.00 per week under that pay model.