Question

Rita and Tina each make $11 an hour working as cashiers at a supermarket. Last week, Rita worked r hours while Tina worked t hours. Rita also worked overtime hours during the week, for which she was paid an extra $32 flat wage. Which expressions represent the total weekly wages of both Rita and Tina?

Answer 1

Answer: Equation for Tina be
`11t`

Equation for Rita be
`11r+32`

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Number of hours Rita worked for = r

Number of hours Tina worked for = t

Cost per hour = $ 11

Amount for overtime Rita earned = $32

So, the equation expressing total weekly wage for Tina be
`11t`

The equation expressing total weekly wage for Rita be
`11r+32.`

Answer 2

For Rita
=> 11 dollars (r) + 32 dollars - r is for the number of hours she worked and the additional 32 dollars is for her over time.
For TIna
=> 11(t) - T is for the number of hours tina worked in the supermarket.