Question

Two plans for reaching a goal are given below.

Plan A: Save $450 over the next 8 weeks by working 9 hours per week at $7.20 per hour.
Plan B: Save $450 over the next 6 weeks by working 15 hours per week at $6.50 per hour.
Which of the following is a true statement?
a.
Only plan A will work for achieving the goal.
b.
Only plan B will work for achieving the goal.
c.
Both plans will work for achieving the goal.
d.
Neither plan will work for achieving the goal.

Answer 1

Both plans will work for achieving the goal

Answer 2

The correct option is C) Both plans will work for achieving the goal.

Explanation:

Consider the provided information.

Plan A: Save $450 over the next 8 weeks by working 9 hours per week at $7.20 per hour.

For next 8 weeks by working 9 hours per week at $7.20 per hour, you will earn:

`8 * 9 * 7.20 = 518.40`

We need to save $450 which is less than $518.40. Thus, plan A will work.

Plan B: Save $450 over the next 6 weeks by working 15 hours per week at $6.50 per hour.

For next 6 weeks by working 15 hours per week at $6.50 per hour, you will earn:

`6 * 15 * 6.50 = $585.00`

We need to save $450 which is less than $585.00. Thus, plan B will work.

Hence, the correct option is C) Both plans will work for achieving the goal.