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?

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Responses

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 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 $28.50/hour.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/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.
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Answer 1

To determine which company pays the higher hourly rate, we need to calculate the hourly rate for each of the listed hours of work for both companies.

Company A:

1. 5.5 hours:
   • Pay: $140.25
   • Hourly Rate = $140.25 / 5.5 = $25.50/hour
2. 22.0 hours:
   • Pay: $561.00
   • Hourly Rate = $561.00 / 22.0 = $25.50/hour
3. 35.0 hours:
   • Pay: $892.50
   • Hourly Rate = $892.50 / 35.0 = $25.50/hour
4. 40.0 hours:
   • Pay: $1,020.00
   • Hourly Rate = $1,020.00 / 40.0 = $25.50/hour

Company B:

1. 4.0 hours:
   • Pay: $114.00
   • Hourly Rate = $114.00 / 4.0 = $28.50/hour
2. 10.6 hours:
   • Pay: $302.10
   • Hourly Rate = $302.10 / 10.6 = $28.50/hour
3. 20.5 hours:
   • Pay: $584.25
   • Hourly Rate = $584.25 / 20.5 = $28.50/hour
4. 35.0 hours:
   • Pay: $997.50
   • Hourly Rate = $997.50 / 35.0 = $28.50/hour

Comparison:

• Company A pays $25.50/hour uniformly across all hours.
• Company B pays $28.50/hour uniformly across all hours.

Based on this comparison, Company B has the best hourly rate of $28.50/hour.

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