Two men are employed at a local supermarket. The table shows James's earnings, and the graph shows Eric's earnings.
Based on the information above, who earns the greater amount per hour, and how much does he earn for a 7-hour shift?
Eric earns the greater amount per hour and earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift.
Based on the earnings data presented, Eric's hourly wage is higher than James's. When calculated for a 7-hour work shift, Eric's total earnings amount to $73.50, confirming him as the higher earner.
This choice incorrectly asserts that James earns more per hour. The calculations indicate that Eric's hourly rate surpasses James's, making this statement factually incorrect regarding both the hourly wage and the total for the shift.
Similar to option A, this choice mistakenly claims that James has a higher hourly wage. Furthermore, the total earnings of $70.00 for a 7-hour shift do not accurately reflect either individual’s earnings, as Eric’s total is higher.
While this option correctly identifies Eric as the higher earner, it incorrectly states his total earnings for a 7-hour shift. The correct total for Eric's earnings is $73.50, not $70.00, making the statement incomplete.
This choice accurately identifies Eric as the higher earner and correctly states his total earnings for a 7-hour shift. It reflects both aspects of the question correctly: his hourly wage and the calculated shift earnings.
The analysis of the earnings data reveals that Eric not only has a higher hourly wage compared to James but also earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift. The incorrect options either misrepresent who earns more or incorrectly calculate the total earnings for a shift. Thus, the accurate conclusion confirms Eric as the greater earner in both respects.
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