Mike is able to complete a tax return in two hours earning a fee of $100. As an alternative, he could pitch in at a volunteer car wash washing four cars in one hour. His roommate Joe would take four hours to complete a tax return earning a $100 fee and also can wash four cars in one hour. Both individuals could benefit if
A)Mike worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Joe $5 for each car he washed
B)Mike worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Joe $10 for each car he washed.
C)Mike worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Joe $15 for each car he washed
D)Joe worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Mike $10 for each car he washed

Question

Mike is able to complete a tax return in two hours earning a fee of $100. As an alternative, he could pitch in at a volunteer car wash washing four cars in one hour. His roommate Joe would take four hours to complete a tax return earning a $100 fee and also can wash four cars in one hour. Both individuals could benefit if
A)​Mike worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Joe $5 for each car he washed
B)​Mike worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Joe $10 for each car he washed.
C)​Mike worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Joe $15 for each car he washed
D)​Joe worked on tax returns for eight hours and paid Mike $10 for each car he washed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mike earns $50 per hour doing tax returns. If Joe washes cars for $10 each, he earns $40 per hour, which is more than his $25 per hour doing tax returns. Both benefit as Mike focuses on tax returns and Joe on car washing.

Mike Is Able to Complete a Tax Return in Two