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
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5.5 hours: $140.25 per 5.5 hours. \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{140.25}{5.5} \approx 25.50 , \text{USD/hour} \]
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22.0 hours: $561.00 per 22.0 hours. \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{561.00}{22.0} \approx 25.50 , \text{USD/hour} \]
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35.0 hours: $892.50 per 35.0 hours. \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{892.50}{35.0} \approx 25.50 , \text{USD/hour} \]
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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
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4.0 hours: $114.00 per 4.0 hours. \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{114.00}{4.0} = 28.50 , \text{USD/hour} \]
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10.6 hours: $302.10 per 10.6 hours. \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{302.10}{10.6} \approx 28.50 , \text{USD/hour} \]
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20.5 hours: $584.25 per 20.5 hours. \[ \text{Hourly Rate} = \frac{584.25}{20.5} \approx 28.50 , \text{USD/hour} \]
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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.