Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test
Practice Question
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?
Based on the information above, who earns the greater amount per hour, and how much does he earn for a 7-hour shift?
Answer Choices
- A: James earns the greater amount per hour and earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift.
- B: James earns the greater amount per hour and earns $70.00 for a 7-hour shift.
- C: Eric earns the greater amount per hour and earns $70.00 for a 7-hour shift.
- D: Eric earns the greater amount per hour and earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assume James's table shows $10/hr, Eric's graph shows $10.50/hr. Eric earns more. For 7 hours: 10.50 * 7 = 73.50. Thus, the correct answer is Eric earns the greater amount per hour and earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift.