The tables show the amount earned by James and Paco working at the same store. What two equations can represent James and Paco's hourly wages, where h is the number of hours worked and d is the amount of money earned?

Compare the equations to determine if there is any difference between what James and Paco make each hour.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to determine if James and Paco earn different amounts of money per hour, you must find how much money they make in one hour.

James:

James makes $35.40 in 3 hours. So, in 1 hour, he would make 35.40/3 = 11.8.

James makes $11.80 an hour.

Therefore, his equation would be d = 11.8h

Paco:

Paco makes $24.00 in 2 hours. So, in 1 hour, he would make 24/2 = 12.

Paco makes $12.00 an hour.

Therefore, his equation would be d = 12h

Hence, Paco and James make different amounts of money. Paco makes 20 cents, or $0.20, more than James.