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

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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 A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/hour.
Company A has the best hourly rate of $25.50/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 B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.
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1 answer

To determine which company pays a higher hourly rate, we can calculate the hourly rates for both Company A and Company B based on their provided pay and hours of work.

For Company A:

  • For 40 hours:
    Pay: $1,020
    Hourly Rate = Total Pay / Total Hours = $1,020 / 40 = $25.50/hour

For Company B:

  • For 35 hours:
    Pay: $997.50
    Hourly Rate = Total Pay / Total Hours = $997.50 / 35 = $28.50/hour

Now, let's compare the hourly rates:

  • Company A: $25.50/hour
  • Company B: $28.50/hour

Based on these calculations, Company B has the higher hourly rate of $28.50/hour.

Therefore the correct answer is:

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