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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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Based on the tables, Company A pays the higher rate. The correct company and hourly rate is Company A with an hourly rate of $1,020.00 for 40 hours of work.
To compare which company pays a higher rate, we need to look at the hourly rates for each company.
For Company A:
- The hourly rates for Company A are as follows: $140.25 / 5.5 hours, $561.00 / 22.0 hours, $892.50 / 35.0 hours, and $1,020.00 / 40.0 hours.
For Company B:
- The hourly rates for Company B are as follows: $114.00 / 4.0 hours, $302.10 / 10.6 hours, $584.25 / 20.5 hours, and $997.50 / 35.0 hours.
Comparing the hourly rates from each company, we can see that Company A consistently pays higher rates compared to Company B for the given hours of work.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Company A pays the higher hourly rate.
To compare which company pays the higher rate, we need to calculate the hourly rate for both companies and then compare the values.
Step 1: Calculate the hourly rate for Company A.
Divide the pay by the hours of work for each row in the Company A table:
For the first row:
Hourly rate = Pay / Hours of Work = 140.25 / 5.5 ≈ 25.50
Continue this calculation for each row in the Company A table.
Step 2: Calculate the hourly rate for Company B.
Divide the pay by the hours of work for each row in the Company B table:
For the first row:
Hourly rate = Pay / Hours of Work = 114.00 / 4.0 ≈ 28.50
Continue this calculation for each row in the Company B table.
Step 3: Compare the hourly rates.
Compare the hourly rates calculated for both companies. Look for the highest value.
Once you have determined the highest hourly rate, identify the company associated with that rate.
Based on the information provided, calculate the hourly rates for both companies and compare them. Then, identify the company with the highest hourly rate.