CPM Homework Help : MC1 Problem 2-119

Randall and Stephano work in a restaurant. Randall earned $$27.50$ one day, $$25.00$ the next day, and $$32.50$ on the third day. Stephano works fewer hours, but more days. He earned $$17.50$ one day, $$22.50$ the next day, $$12.50$ the third day, $$15.00$ the fourth day, and $$17.00$ the fifth day. Who earned the most money? How much more?

Day	Randall	Stephano
$1$	$$27.50$	$$17.50$
$2$	$$25.00$	$$22.50$
$3$	$$32.50$	$$12.50$
$4$		$$15.00$
$5$		$$17.00$

Step 1:
Find the total amount each of them earned.
Randall: $$27.50 + $25.00 + $32.50 = $85$
Stephano: $$17.50 + $22.50 + $12.50 + $15.00 + $17.00 = $84.50$
Step 2:
To compare their total earnings, find the difference between them.
$$85 − $84.50 = $0.50$
Answer:
Randall earned more money. He earned $$0.50$ more.