Question

in 2003, Carlos Zambrano earned $340,000 pitching for the Chicago Cubs. In 2009 his salary was $18,750,000. a. Zambrano pitched in 32 games in 2003. b. He pitched 38 games in 2009. What was his salary per game in 2009. Round to the nearest cent. c. Did he earn more per game in 2009 than he did the entire 2003 season?

Answer 1

Answer:

a) His salary per game in 2003 was of $10,625.

b) His salary per game in 2009 was of $493,421.05.

c) Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Salary per game:

How much Zambrano earned for each game he pitched. It is found dividing his salary by the number of games pitched.

a)

2003:

Earned $340,000.

Pitched 32 games.

340,000/32 = $10,625

His salary per game in 2003 was of $10,625.

b)

2009:

Earned $18,750,000.

Pitched 38 games.

18750000/38 = $493,421.05

His salary per game in 2009 was of $493,421.05.

c)

In the entire 2003 season, he earned $340,000.

Per game in 2009, he earned $493,421.05.

So yes, he earned more per game in 2009 than he did the entire 2003 season.