Question

the formula for calculating wage is $\frac{p}{t}$ where $t$ is the time duration for which an amount $p$ of money is paid.

astrid is looking for a job at a call center. call center a offers her 15 dollars per hour and call center b offers her 25 cents per minute.

which place offers a higher wage?

choose 1 answer:
a call center a offers a higher wage than call center b.
b call center b offers a higher wage than call center a.
c call centers a and b offer equal wages.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert B's wage to dollars/hour

There are 60 minutes in 1 hour, so calculate total cents per hour: $25 \times 60 = 1500$ cents. Convert to dollars: $\frac{1500}{100} = 15$ dollars per hour.

Step2: Compare both wages

Call center A: $15$ dollars/hour; Call center B: $15$ dollars/hour.

Answer:

C. Call centers A and B offer equal wages.