Question

Joel can either work 2 days for 11 hours each day or 4 days for 6 hours each day. He takes the bus for $2.25 each way. On days he works more than 8 hours, he gets 15% bonus pay for the extra hours. If Joel makes $9.50 an hour, which option should he take to make the most money?

Answer 1

Joel's work makes $9.50/ hr. During the 2 Day, 11 hrs shift, he earns a total of $217.55 but spends a cash of $9 on his bus. Therefore, the money left is $208.55. While on his 4 day, 6 hrs shift, he earns a total of $228 but spends $18, with a total money of $210. The option that he should take to make the most money is the 4 days for 6 hrs shift.