Question

Three students have summer jobs. The proportional relationship between their pay and the hours they work is shown.

Student A:

Time (hours) 5 14
Pay (dollars) 58.75 164.50


Student B: $162.00 for 12 hours

Student C: The equation p = 14.5h, where p represents total pay and h represents hours worked

Which student is paid the most for 20 hours of work?
Student A, who is paid $270 for 20 hours of work
Student B, who is paid $235 for 20 hours of work
Student C, who is paid $290 for 20 hours of work
All three students are paid $235 for 20 hours of work

Answer 1

Student C who is paid $290 for 20 hours of work

Explanation:

To find the unit rate for each student you put p/h.

Pay/hours, Student A was paid $11.75 each hour

Student B $13.5 each hour

Student C $14.5 each hour

$11.75 x 20 =$235

$13.5 x 20 = $270

$14.5 x 20 = $290