Question

Mallory has been offers two different jobs. She can baby sit for 6 hours a week and get $8.50 an hour. Or she can work at the library for 14 hours a week and make $5.50 an hour. Which job will allow her to save the most money after 6weeks?

Answer 1

Working as a librarian allows her to earn more

Explanation:

6·6=36

Mallory will work 36 hours total for 6 weeks as a babysitter.

$8.50·36=306

Mallory will earn a total of $306 if she work as a babysitter for 6 weeks.

14·6=84

Mallory will work 84 hours total for 6 weeks as a librarian.

$5.50·84=462

Mallory will earn a total of $462 if she works as a librarian for 6 weeks.

Working as a librarian will allow her to save the most money after 6 weeks because she can earn more.