Question

Sharon presently earns $262 per week. She is offered another job which pays $16,200 per year. Which has the better pay?

Answer 1

356.78 x 52 = 18552.56

262 x 52 =136.24
16200 divided by 52 =311.54
So b. the new job is better pay

Answer 2

New job will pay her better.

Explanation:

Sharon presently earns $262 per week means her earning for a year will be

= Earnings per week × Number of weeks in a year = 262×52 = $13624

She has been offered another job which pays her $16200 per year.

Therefore another job will pay her better than the existing job.