Question

Avery and Carmen both have summer jobs. Avery gets paid $360 every 4 weeks. Carmen gets paid $480 every 6 weeks. summer break lasts a total of 12 weeks. who will earn more money during summer break?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Avery

Step-by-step explanation:

12/4=3 so Avery will be paid 3 times

360×3= $1080

12/6=2 Carmen will be paid twice

480×2=$960

Avery earns more

Answer 2

360/4 = $90 a week

480/6 = $80 a week

80 x 12 = 960

90 x 12 = 1080

1080 > 960

So Avery will earn more.