Question

Determine if the rates of $24 for 6 hours of and $36 for 8 hours of work are equivalent. Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

These are not equal

Explanation:

Find the rate for $24

The rate is $24 / 6 hours

$ 4 per hour

Find the rate for $36

The rate is $36/ 8 hours

$4.5 per hour

These are not equal