Use the tables to answer the question.

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 determine which company pays the higher hourly rate, we can calculate the hourly rate for each company based on the given tables. The hourly rate can be calculated by dividing the total pay by the hours of work.

Company A:

1. For 5.5 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{140.25}{5.5} \approx 25.50 \]

2. For 22.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{561.00}{22.0} = 25.50 \]

3. For 35.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{892.50}{35.0} \approx 25.50 \]

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

The hourly rate for Company A is consistently $25.50.

Company B:

1. For 4.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{114.00}{4.0} = 28.50 \]

2. For 10.6 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{302.10}{10.6} \approx 28.50 \]

3. For 20.5 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{584.25}{20.5} \approx 28.50 \]

4. For 35.0 hours: \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{997.50}{35.0} = 28.50 \]

The hourly rate for Company B is consistently $28.50.

Comparison:

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

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

The correct answer is: Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.