The figure below shows two points that describe
the weekly hours and salary if
Eric works 10 and 20 hours per week. Add new points to describe the options
of working 15 and 30 hours per week.
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Check the fit line box.
Describe how you can use the line and the value table that appear
to find out:
- What will Eric's weekly salary be if he works full-time (40 hours)?
- How many hours a week will Eric need to work for his
weekly salary to be at least $60?
- How many hours will Eric have to work to pay for a computer that
costs $350?
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Eric has also been offered other jobs:
- Helping a house painter: 35 hours a week at a weekly salary of $120
- Lawn mowing: 12 hours a week at a weekly salary of $70
- Distributing leaflets: 24 hours a week at a weekly
salary of $95.
Represent these offers by points and compare them with the telephone survey job offer. Explain your considerations.
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