Question

1. in 2011 clayton kershaw earned $500,000 pitching for the la dodgers. in 2019, his salary was $31,000,000. answer the three parts below. clearly show all work and reasoning.

a) kershaw pitched in 32 games in 2011. what was his salary per game in 2011?
b) he pitched in 28 games in 2019. what was his salary per game in 2019? round to the nearest cent.
c) did he earn more per game in 2019 than he did for the entire 2011 season?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate 2011 per-game salary

Divide total 2011 salary by games pitched.
$\frac{\$500,000}{32} = \$15,625$

Step2: Calculate 2019 per-game salary

Divide total 2019 salary by games pitched, round to cent.
$\frac{\$31,000,000}{28} \approx \$1,107,142.86$

Step3: Compare per-game earnings

Compare 2019 and 2011 per-game values.
$\$1,107,142.86 > \$15,625$

Answer:

A) $\$15,625$
B) $\$1,107,142.86$
C) Yes, he earned more per game in 2019.