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?

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Responses

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.
Company B has the best hourly rate of $997.50/40 hours.

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.
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Answer 1

To determine the hourly rate for each company, we will calculate the hourly wage based on the provided hours of work and pay.

### Company A
1. **5.5 hours**: $140.25 per 5.5 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{140.25}{5.5} \approx 25.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

2. **22.0 hours**: $561.00 per 22.0 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{561.00}{22.0} \approx 25.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

3. **35.0 hours**: $892.50 per 35.0 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{892.50}{35.0} \approx 25.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

4. **40.0 hours**: $1,020.00 per 40.0 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{1,020.00}{40.0} = 25.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

The hourly rate for Company A is consistently **$25.50/hour**.

### Company B
1. **4.0 hours**: $114.00 per 4.0 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{114.00}{4.0} = 28.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

2. **10.6 hours**: $302.10 per 10.6 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{302.10}{10.6} \approx 28.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

3. **20.5 hours**: $584.25 per 20.5 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{584.25}{20.5} \approx 28.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

4. **35.0 hours**: $997.50 per 35.0 hours.
\[
\text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{997.50}{35.0} = 28.50 \, \text{USD/hour}
\]

The hourly rate for Company B is consistently **$28.50/hour**.

### Comparison
- Company A pays **$25.50/hour**.
- Company B pays **$28.50/hour**.

Thus, **Company B has the better hourly rate** of **$28.50/hour**.

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