Question

Susan received $27 for 6 hours of work. Ricky received $14.25 for 3 hours of work. Which statement is true about their rates?

a) Susan's rate was closer to $5.00.
b) Susan's rate was $0.70 more per hour.
c) Ricky was paid at half Susan's rate.
d) Ricky's rate was $0.25 more per hour.

Answer 1

Ricky's rate was $0.25 more per hour than Susan's rate. Therefore, the correct option is D.

Step-by-step explanation:

To compare Susan's and Ricky's rates, we need to calculate how much they earned per hour of work.

Susan earned $27 for 6 hours of work, so her rate would be $27 divided by 6 hours, which is $4.50 per hour.

Ricky earned $14.25 for 3 hours of work, so his rate would be $14.25 divided by 3 hours, which is $4.75 per hour.

Based on these calculations, the statement that is true about their rates is: d) Ricky's rate was $0.25 more per hour.