Question

Liam earned $1,200 in 2 weeks at his job. Matthew earned $1,450 in 4 weeks at his job. Which explains who earned more per week? A. Liam earned more per week because in 2 weeks he earned $250 more than Matthew earned in 4 weeks. B. Liam earned more per week because in 2 weeks he earned almost the same amount as Matthew earned in 4 weeks. C. Matthew earned more per week because in 4 weeks he earned $250 more than Liam earned in 2 weeks. D. Matthew earned more per week because he worked twice as many weeks as Liam worked.

Answer 1

B. Liam earned more per week because in 2 weeks he earned almost the same amount as Matthew earned in 4 weeks.

Explanation:

in this problem we want to find who earns more between Liam and Mathiew

given

Liam earned $1,200 in 2 weeks

Matthew earned $1,450 in 4 weeks

Another way to find out who earns more per week is to find their weekly earns

for Liam earned $1,200 in 2 weeks

in a week he will earn= 1200/2

=$600 per week

for Mathew earned $1,450 in 4 weeks

in a week he will earn= 1450/4

=$362.5 per week

In a week Liam earns more