d Write an equation for the earnings of the average assembly line worker.
e. According to the graph and equation, in a 40-hour week, how much will the average
assembly line worker earn? How do you know?
Part 2: Comparing Wages
The average hourly wages of different jobs are presented below. Using the information provided
for each of the different jobs, compare the average hourly wage of these jobs with that of the
assembly line worker in Part 1. For each job, include the hourly wage (unit rate), wages earned
for 40 hours, and number of hours worked needed to earn $100.
Plumber
W = $20h, where W represents the wages earned and h represents the hours worked.
Machinist
Hours
worked
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Wages
Earned
$ 18.50
S 37.00
$ 55.50
$ 74.00
$ 92.50
$111.00
$ 129.50
$ 148.00
$ 166.50
$ 185.00
