Question

PLEASE HELP I AM IN A RUSH: Jason has applied to be a camp counselor for the summer. The job pays $9 per hour. The equation to represent Jason’s job is y = 9x, where x is the number of hours he works and y is the total amount he earns. Mia has applied to be a lifeguard for the summer. The lifeguard job is three days a week with hours and pays as shown in the table below. Tuesday Thursday Saturday Hours worked 6 8 5 Amount paid $52.50 $70.00 $43.75 Which statement best describes the hourly rates? The two jobs pay the same hourly rate. The comparison cannot be made with the information given. Jason’s camp counselor job pays a higher hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job. Jason’s camp counselor job pays a lower hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.

Answer 1

Answer: C Jason’s camp counselor job pays a higher hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.

Explanation:

Answer 2

C: Jason’s camp counselor job pays a higher hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.

Explanation:

given:

y = 9x for Jason

For Mia

Tue Thu Sat

6 8 5

Tuesday : 52.50 for 6 hyours => 8.75 / hour

Thursday : 70.00 for 8 hours => 8.75 / hour

Saturday : 43.75 for 5 hours => 8.75 / hour

Solution:

Therefore Mia makes 8.75 / hour

False : The two jobs pay the same hourly rate.

False : The comparison cannot be made with the information given.

True : Jason’s camp counselor job pays a higher hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.

False : Jason’s camp counselor job pays a lower hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.