Question

Isa and Jack have part-time jobs.

The amount that Isa earns is represented by the equation y = 9.5x, where x is the number of hours worked and y is the total pay.

The amount that Jack earns is represented by this table.

Select answers from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the statements.

Isa earns ___ ($4.75, $8.25, $9.50, $16.50, )per hour and Jack earns ___ ($4.75, $8.25, $9.50, $16.50)per hour. Isa's hourly rate of pay is ____ (greater than, less than, equal to)Jack's hourly rate of pay

Time worked (h) Total pay ($)
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2                          16.50

5                          41.25

8                          66.00

Answer 1

Isa earns

$9.50 per hour and Jack earns

$8.25 per hour. Isa's hourly rate of pay is

greater than Jack's hourly rate of pay.

Explanation:

Answer 2

By process of elimination and plugging in the math we can say that Jack earns 8.25 an hour by multiplying 2*8.25=16.50. Isa must then earn 9.50, therefore she earns a greater hourly pay then Jack as a result