Decimals, SM-Bank 083

Maureen worked 10 hours last week and was paid $245.80. Jessica worked 9 hours and received $221.85.

Who was paid the highest hourly rate? Justify your answer using calculations. (2 marks)

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$\text{Jessica by }$0.07\text{ per hour.}$

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$\text {Maureen’s hourly rate}$	$=245.80\ ÷\ 10$
	$=$24.58 \text{ per hour}$

$\text {Jessica’s hourly rate}$	$=221.85\ ÷\ 9$
	$=$24.65 \text{ per hour}$

$\therefore \text{ Jessica’s hourly rate of pay is higher by }$0.07\text{ per hour.}$

\(\text {Maureen’s hourly rate}\)	\(=245.80\ ÷\ 10\)
	\(=$24.58 \text{ per hour}\)

\(\text {Jessica’s hourly rate}\)	\(=221.85\ ÷\ 9\)
	\(=$24.65 \text{ per hour}\)