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 $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 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.

Answer 1

To determine which company pays the higher hourly rate, we will calculate the hourly rate for each entry in both companies.

For Company A:

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

For Company B:

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

Now, we can summarize the findings:

• Company A pays a consistent rate of $25.50/hour.
• Company B pays a consistent rate of $28.50/hour.

Comparing the two hourly rates, Company B pays the higher rate at $28.50/hour.

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