8. 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?
Answer: D
Eric earns the greater amount per hour and earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift.
Based on the comparison of their earnings, Eric's hourly rate is higher than James's. For a 7-hour shift, Eric earns a total of $73.50, which confirms his greater hourly wage.
A) James earns the greater amount per hour and earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift.
This option incorrectly states that James earns more per hour. The data indicates that Eric has a higher hourly wage, making this option invalid despite the correct shift earnings amount.
B) James earns the greater amount per hour and earns $70.00 for a 7-hour shift.
Similar to option A, this choice falsely claims that James earns a higher hourly wage. Additionally, the $70.00 figure does not align with the correct earnings for either individual, further disqualifying this option.
C) Eric earns the greater amount per hour and earns $70.00 for a 7-hour shift.
While this option correctly identifies Eric as having the higher hourly wage, it incorrectly states his earnings for a 7-hour shift. The correct earnings amount is $73.50, not $70.00, rendering this option incorrect.
D) Eric earns the greater amount per hour and earns $73.50 for a 7-hour shift.
This option accurately assesses both aspects of the question. Eric indeed earns more per hour, and his total for a 7-hour shift is correctly noted as $73.50, making this the correct answer.
Conclusion
Option D is the only choice that correctly identifies Eric as the higher earner per hour while also providing the accurate total earned for a 7-hour shift. All other options either misstate the comparison of hourly wages or incorrectly report the shift earnings, confirming D as the definitive correct answer.