Question

tim has job that pays $50 for 5 hours of work jane a job that pays $24 for 2 hours of work who has the higher rate of pay?

Answer 1

Jane have the higher rate of pay.

Explanation:

1. We need to see who gets more money when working 1 hour.

Tim:

(Amount of money) / hours

= $50 / 5

= $10 per hour

Jane:

= $24 / 2

= $12 per hour.

Result:

$10 < $12

Jane gets more money per hour, which means Jane have the higher rate of pay.