Question

1 ethan and bridget earn money by babysitting. last week, ethan earned $102 for babysitting 12 hours. bridget earned $74 for babysitting 8 hours. which statement is true? a bridget earned more money per hour than ethan. b ethan earned more money per hour than bridget. c ethan earned $8.25 per hour. d bridget earned $9.50 per hour.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Ethan's hourly rate

$\text{Ethan's hourly rate} = \frac{\$102}{12} = \$8.50$

Step2: Calculate Bridget's hourly rate

$\text{Bridget's hourly rate} = \frac{\$74}{8} = \$9.25$

Step3: Compare rates and check options

• Bridget's rate ($\$9.25$) > Ethan's rate ($\$8.50$)
• Option C is false (Ethan earned $\$8.50$, not $\$8.25$)
• Option D is false (Bridget earned $\$9.25$, not $\$9.50$)
• Option A is true, Option B is false

Answer:

A. Bridget earned more money per hour than Ethan.