Question

Jason has applied to be a camp counselor for the summer. The job pays $9 per hour. The equation to represent Jason’s job is y = 9x, where x is the number of hours he works and y is the total amount he earns. Mia has applied to be a lifeguard for the summer. The lifeguard job is three days a week with hours and pay as shown in the table below. Tuesday Thursday Saturday Hours worked 6 8 5 Amount paid $52.50 $70.00 $43.75 Which statement best describes the hourly rates? The two jobs pay the same hourly rate. The comparison cannot be made with the information given. Jason’s camp counselor job pays a higher hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job. Jason’s camp counselor job pays a lower hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.

Answer 1

Answer:

Jason's camp counselor job pays a higher rate than Mia's lifeguard job.

Jason's job pays $9 a hour.

Mia's job pays $8.75 a hour.

52.50 divided by 6 equals 8.75

70.00 divided by 8 equals 8.75

43.75 divided by 5 equals 8.75

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