Let's go through the problem step by step to understand the total earnings for Erin and Rita over a 40-hour workweek, and then determine how their earnings compare.
1. Determine Erin's hourly rate and total earnings for 40 hours:
- Erin's hourly rate is \[tex]$7.50.
- For a 40-hour workweek:
\[
\text{Erin's total earnings} = 7.50 \times 40 = \$[/tex]300.00
\]
2. Determine Rita's hourly rate and total earnings for 40 hours:
- Rita's hourly rate is \[tex]$9.00.
- For a 40-hour workweek:
\[
\text{Rita's total earnings} = 9.00 \times 40 = \$[/tex]360.00
\]
3. Calculate the difference in their total earnings:
- The difference between Rita's and Erin's total earnings:
[tex]\[
\text{Difference} = 360.00 - 300.00 = \$60.00
\][/tex]
- Since Rita earns more, the result indicates that Rita will earn [tex]$60 more than Erin.
Based on this comparison, the correct answer is:
(A) Rita will earn \$[/tex]60 more than Erin.
