Question 7 of 7 • * SY2025-26 - 1205040 M/J Grade 7 Mathematics Sem 1 CR
Jason has applied to be a camp counselor for the summer. The job pays $9 per hour. The equation to represent Jason’s job is y = 9x, where x is the number of hours he works and y is the total amount he earns. Mia has applied to be a lifeguard for the summer. The lifeguard job is three days a week with hours and pay as shown in the table below. TuesdayThursdaySaturdayHours worked685Amount paid$52.50$70.00$43.75Which statement best describes the hourly rates?
Answer
A
The two jobs pay the same hourly rate.
B
The comparison cannot be made with the information given.
C
Jason’s camp counselor job pays a higher hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.
D
Jason’s camp counselor job pays a lower hourly rate than Mia’s lifeguard job.