Question

Jill charges an hourly rate for babysitting one or two children. Kara charges a lower hourly

rate but adds an additional charge for more than one child.
The tables show the amounts Jill and Kara charge for babysitting two children for up to three
hours. Based on this information, which statement is true?
Kara: Cost for Two Children
Jill: Cost for Two Children
Time Total
(hours) Amount (S)
(hours)
Time
(hours)
Total
Amount ($)
2
3
22
33
2
3
23
32
.
Jill's hourly rate is $3 more than Kara's.
Kara charges $14 an hour for babysitting two children.
Kara's fee for the second child is $5.
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21
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Jill will make less money if they each work f
10

Answer 1

The answer would be D) Kara's fee for the second child is $5.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Options

Which statement is true:

a) Jill will make less money if they each work 4 hours.

b) Jill's hourly rate is $3 more than kara's.

c) Kara charges $14 and hour for babysitting two children.

d) Kara's fee for the second child is $5.

Answer:

(D)Kara's fee for the second child is $5.

Explanation:

`\left|\begin{array}c$Time(hr)&$Jill: Cost for Two Children& $Kara: Cost for Two Children\\-----&------&-----\\1&11&14=9+5\\2&22&23=9(2)+5\\3&33&32=9(3)+5\end{array}\right|`

From the table above,

Jill Charges an hourly rate of $11

Kara charges an hourly rate of $9 and an additional $5 charge for more than one child. Therefore, the statement that is true is Option D.

Kara's fee for the second child is $5.

All other options are incorrect.

Check

Option A: In four hours, Jill will make $44 while Kara will make $41

Option B: Jill's hourly rate is $2 more than Kara's, NOT $3.

Option C: Kara charges $9 an hour, NOT $14.